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Up for sale is a premium, benchmark-crafted vintage leather cartridge gun belt handmade by the renowned artisan Rick M. Bachman of Old West Reproductions®, Inc. This specific piece features his historic maker\'s stamp from his workshop\'s original era in Kalispell, Montana.Known for absolute historical accuracy, Bachman meticulously patterned his gear from original 19th-century frontier pieces using traditional, old-world saddle-making techniques. The belt is built from heavy, durable saddle-grade cowhide leather, hand-burnished at the edges, and fitted with a classic single-tongue metallic buckle. It features a woven row of individual stitched leather ammunition loops on the body.Markings & Specifications:
- Maker\'s Stamp: \"R.M. BACHMAN / — MAKER — / KALISPELL, MONT.\" boldly stamped in an oval cartouche on the belt tongue tab.
- Size Stamp: \"W 52\" indicating a size 52-inch waist/hip measurement. (Note: Western gun belts are traditionally sized to be worn lower on the hip over pants; please measure your hips before buying).
- Caliber Stamp: \"C 32\" indicating loops tailored precisely for .32 caliber centerfire cartridges (such as .32-20 Winchester / .32 WCF or .32 S&W Long).
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. The leather remains thick, supple, and structurally superb with beautiful natural color variation and patina. No dry rotting, structural cracking, or loose stitching. The cartridge loops are tight and intact. Honest, light surface wear from minimal historic handling which adds beautiful character to the frontier look. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition details.
