JAMES ARNESS WESTERN FAST-DRAW GUN BELT AND HOLSTER RIG - GUNSMOKE - JOHN BIANCHI - MARSHAL DILLON

John Bianchi used to work for Arvo Ojala in his leather shop in Hollywood, California before striking out on his own to build the Bianchi International Gun Leather Company. James Arness and John worked together to create the closest reproduction Gunsmoke gun rig that they could create. The result of their collaboration is the Bianchi James Arness Limited Edition Model #1953. I custom ordered this rig and discussed with the maker exactly what I wanted. I ordered more bullet loops (I got mine in .357 magnum) and also asked for the shorter gunfighter holster to match my Ruger Vaquero. It has a removable gunfighter buckle, supple double-lined, beautifully tanned leather and both the holster and the gun belt bear the stamped signature of James Arness. The rig is also serial numbered. The holster looks like it has a steel insert, but that is just a very tight and exact wet- mold where the face of the pistol's cylinder rests. This is a one-of-a-kind. I loved Gunsmoke and am so happy I got this to add to my collection. The holster rig needs absolutely nothing. No signs of wear other than display and storage. This holster was created as a tribute to Arvo Ojala's famous rig. Arvo had passed away. James was always a firearms and gun leather fan.