Movie Holsters // The Magnificent Seven // Custom Leather Western Rigs

Published on April 12, 2017
Duration: 13:42

This video explores custom leather holsters created by Sam Andrews for the movie 'The Magnificent Seven'. It details specific rigs designed for actors like Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, and Chris Pratt, highlighting unique features such as reverse draw configurations, alligator skin accents, and historically inspired designs. The discussion also touches on the craftsmanship involved, the importance of historical accuracy in prop making, and the potential for these custom pieces to become collector's items.

Quick Summary

Custom leather holsters for 'The Magnificent Seven' were crafted by Sam Andrews, focusing on historical accuracy and character-specific designs. Notable rigs include Denzel Washington's reverse draw holster and Chris Pratt's two-gun setup, with unique features like alligator skin accents and Mexican Loop designs.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to Sam's Holsters
  2. 00:25Holsters for The Magnificent 7
  3. 00:59Who Sam Made Holsters For
  4. 01:35How Sam Got the Movie Job
  5. 02:06Timeframe for Holster Creation
  6. 02:46Denzel Washington's Rig
  7. 03:00Reverse Draw Safety Concerns
  8. 04:26Ethan Hawke's Cross Draw Holster
  9. 04:44Alligator Skin Accents
  10. 05:16Chris Pratt's Two-Gun Rig
  11. 06:00Webley Revolvers in the Movie
  12. 07:15Webley Cartridge Details
  13. 08:09Vasquez Holsters
  14. 08:28Mexican Loop Holster Design
  15. 08:55Silver Mounted Rig for Indian Character
  16. 10:19B.J. Hogg's Knife Rig
  17. 10:49Rig for Denafo (Scabbard)
  18. 11:07Chris Pratt's Shoulder Holster
  19. 11:22Long Holster (Hank Strange Rig)
  20. 11:44Previous Movie Work
  21. 12:11SEMA Show Mention
  22. 12:16Availability for Future Projects
  23. 13:00Movie Theater Experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Who made the holsters for 'The Magnificent Seven' movie?

The custom leather holsters for 'The Magnificent Seven' were made by Sam Andrews. He created rigs for several main stars, including Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, and Chris Pratt, focusing on historical accuracy and character-specific designs.

What was unique about Denzel Washington's holster in 'The Magnificent Seven'?

Denzel Washington's character wore a holster designed for a reverse draw (twist draw). Although this method can be unsafe, it was implemented due to script requirements for a specific action sequence.

What is a 'Mexican Loop' holster?

A Mexican Loop holster is a style where the holster itself weaves back through its own backing material via slots, creating integrated belt loops. This design was used for the ornate Vasquez character's rig in 'The Magnificent Seven'.

Did Sam Andrews provide firearms for 'The Magnificent Seven'?

Yes, Sam Andrews loaned three of his personal Webley pocket revolvers to the production for a specific card trick scene. These were unique, historically significant firearms used by Chris Pratt's character.

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