Cowboy Gear

[BrokenolMarine]

BTW... three girls, and a BOY... SIX... oops, SEVEN grandkids. Whew...

[RanchRoper]

With a good pair of wooly leggins', a good horse, a handy knife and an 1860 in the scabbard an old buckaroo is ready for anything.

[JEBar]

Dave's holiday snow really fits in with your picture .. ..

[RanchRoper]

Well, driving conditions are very poor this weekend due to big snowfall, so could not take my guns to the range today. But that didn't stop me from polishing them up for a photo, and in the aptly titled "cowboy gear" section. Some of my favorite cowboy gear right here.
My Henry 1860 and Colt Richards 1871 both in 45 Colt. Plus a couple of my favorite knives, a Schrade Uncle Henry Golden Spike and an Uncle Henry big Bowie....

[daytime dave]

Great photographs Ranch Roper, thanks.

[RanchRoper]

Over the last year or so I have experimented with carry positions on my saddle for my rifle. I have tried left side facing front & rear, and right side same thing. I prefer this position the best I think. Rifle fits well under my leg, and it is angled enough that I don't have to worry about falling out on a hill. It packs quite well like this and does not interfere with the horses movement at all.

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[JEBar]

excellent photo .... years ago I played with trying to find the best location .... my need was for hunting .... it was easier for me to get the rife out of the scabbard when mounted on the right with the stock forward .... the problem was, I never could find a mounting angle where the barrel would fit comfortably .... in the end, I went with pretty much the same mounting position and angle as in your picture .... in addition, I can see a major benefit for a working carry where roping is involved

[CT_Shooter]

It packs quite well like this and does not interfere with the horses movement at all.

Another beautiful photo, RR.

This may have already been asked, if so please forgive the same question. Have you ever fired your rifle while on horseback or with the horse(s) nearby?

[RanchRoper]

Nearby yes but not up close. Horseback I never would. Too high risk if something goes wrong.

[RanchRoper]

Time for a photo of my favorite rifle....in fact my only rifle...long winter, waiting for some range time with this important part of my cowboy gear...

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[PT7]

Great photo, RR. All that good-looking wood surrounding your favorite sure makes it stand out nicely.
Yup, you and a lot of other Folk have been waiting for some range time again. It will happen.

[Jenkinsd]

Your Garcia bit would have been G.S. Garcia of Ca. before he and his wife went to Elko in 1893.

[RanchRoper]

Your Garcia bit would have been G.S. Garcia of Ca. before he and his wife went to Elko in 1893.

I wish! It is actually by E. Garcia from California I think.
A GS Garcia would be a keeper for sure.

[Jenkinsd]

Have you ever read the history of J.M. Capriola Co. very interesting. I was reading that Capriola apprentice under Garcia in Ca.

[RanchRoper]

Yes I am familiar with Capriolas. Not sure anymore but it was buckaroo mecca in Elko at one time. Nice gear.

[dddrees]

I have few, but here's hoping these three count.

[RanchRoper]

Many a cowboy had his trusty rifle as his best friend. I know I do.

[dddrees]

I'm kind of a boot freak, but the only ones that fit in this particular category are these two.

[RanchRoper]

I was adjusting gear today and moved my scabbard down, fastened to the rear cinch rigging ring instead of the brass d-ring above it. I was a little concerned that d-ring could pull out with the rifle weight on it. It's secure now, the rigging will never pull out. Just got back from riding in the hills this morning and the rifle packed well. The angle is a little different, but my leg still hugs it well enough that I can que my horse. Rifle doesn't move around either.

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After

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[RanchRoper]

I'm kind of a boot freak, but the only ones that fit in this particular category are these two.

Wow, those boots are in serious need of some manure on them....