Latigo leather for a rifle scabbard?

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12 years 7 months ago #11516 by Charlie
Latigo leather for a rifle scabbard? was created by Charlie
Latigo is cattle hide leather tanned with a combination of alum and gambier used for western saddle cinches and other saddlery. It has numerous outdoor uses wherever a supple, durable leather is needed. I've got about 1/2 a hide left over from a project and I'm thinking about making a latigo scabbard holster for my folding M1 carbine.

Is there any good reason not to use latigo where it will be in contact with metal finishes?

Charlie

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12 years 7 months ago #11517 by zfk55
Replied by zfk55 on topic Re: Latigo leather for a rifle scabbard?
Latigo is much happier in contact with female surfaces. :laugh:
No, it's not going to be a problem, but rifle scabbards are typically made with stiffer leather than latigo leather.

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12 years 7 months ago - 12 years 7 months ago #11518 by Charlie
Replied by Charlie on topic Re: Latigo leather for a rifle scabbard?

zfk55 wrote: rifle scabbards are typically made with stiffer leather than latigo leather.


True. I hadn't considered that factor. What I'm mainly interested in is a tight fit and protection from dings, and latigo is what I've got, so I think I'll give it a try. If it turns out I might make one for my 18" 870 folder too. I think I've got enough for two scabbards without piecing anything together.

Charlie (is happy in contact with female surfaces too ;) )
Last edit: 12 years 7 months ago by Charlie. Reason: Sp

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12 years 5 months ago #11982 by zfk55
Replied by zfk55 on topic Re: Latigo leather for a rifle scabbard?
All of our saddles use latigo leather for the off-side billets. All of them

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