Description

Good Indian Rifle Sheath

Good Indian Rifle Sheath – a classic Indian Rile sheath hand-made by the last best west

This rough-out or suede rifle scabbard has a long fringe, and a fold over weather flap with button for closure against the rain and snow. Decorated with beaded rosettes and studs.

Make a real old west statement with our beautiful Rifle Sheath for your prized long arm. Please include not only your barrel length but overall length of your firearm.  These details can be entered in the Production Notes during checkout.

The dark roughout Rifle Sheath shown was made for a J. Burrows Carriage Gun. This short barreled side-by-side style shotgun was the rifle of choice for most Stagecoach Guards.

The term “Coach gun” was coined in 1858 when Wells, Fargo & Co. began regular stagecoach service from Missouri to California. They issued short barreled (about 20 inches) shotguns to their drivers and guards for defense along the difficult and dangerous almost 3,000 mile route. Thus the firearm that the guard carried while he rode up top on the Stagecoach became known as a coach gun. There’s a great scene in the Magnificent 7 with. . .aww here it is  – watch it yourself!