Made With the Originals in Mind

There's a reason we keep originals around. They show us how things were actually made, rather than how somebody thinks they ought to have been made.

When we reproduce a piece from our collection, we pay attention to the construction, shape, tooling, stitching, and even the leather weight, we find on the original. Our leather-smiths cut the pieces from the hide and work them at the bench, rather than simply stamping out a pattern. The result is a piece made in the old style, with the small differences you expect when leather is worked by hand.

Some items are reproductions of specific originals; others are based on traditional Old West designs. The individual product description is the best place to see exactly what a particular piece is based on and how it is made.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are River Junction leather goods handmade?
Many of the leather goods made for River Junction are hand-cut, shaped, tooled, dyed, oiled, and sewn by hand in the USA. Individual listings will tell you more about how a particular item is made.

Are the holsters reproductions of originals?
Many are. A number of our holster patterns were copied from original 19th-century leather in the River Junction Collection. Other designs are based on traditional historical styles. We identify the source in the individual listing when we can.

What period are these leather goods based on?
The collection has a strong emphasis on Civil War and Old West goods, particularly 19th-century American leatherwork. Some products, however, are later or modern items, so check the individual description for the details.

What kinds of leather goods do you carry?
You'll find holsters, cartridge belts, bandoliers, riding cuffs, spur straps, web belts, and related Western leather goods, along with buckles, spurs, and other gear.

Where are River Junction's leather goods made?
Many of the leather pieces made for River Junction are handmade in the USA. Products from other manufacturers or makers may have a different country of origin, which we identify when that information is available.