Thunderball Shoulder Holster

Donald GrantDonald Grant U.S.A.Posts: 2,241Quartermasters
I haven’t been making shoulder holsters for a while, but a recent request from a fellow in the Netherlands for my Dr. No style shoulder holster reignited my passion for the James Bond shoulder holster as worn by Connery, Lazenby and Moore.

One version that intrigued me was the one worn by Connery in Thunderball. You only catch a glimpse of it after Bond has a dalliance with Tina Volpe in his hotel room. Largo’s henchman are at the door when they go to leave. They subsequently disarm Bond and you get a glimpse of the holster witch features a brown strap over the right shoulder and no boxed X stitch on the left shoulder as seen on the previous holsters. Here is a still featuring the holster:


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Here is my prototype:



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So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.
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"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.

Comments

  • Miles MesservyMiles Messervy Posts: 1,757MI6 Agent
    Very cool. Thank you for sharing.
  • superadosuperado Regent's Park West (CaliforniaPosts: 2,651MI6 Agent
    Really nice, DG, coming from an owner of one of your DN holsters!
    "...the purposeful slant of his striding figure looked dangerous, as if he was making quickly for something bad that was happening further down the street." -SMERSH on 007 dossier photo, Ch. 6 FRWL.....
  • JTMJTM Posts: 3,027MI6 Agent
    It looks great! -{
  • thespyboys11thespyboys11 Lindenwold,NJPosts: 1,844MI6 Agent
    OK, now I'm VERY impressed!!! ?Your holster making skills have improved SO much since I saw your original DN holster many years ago. It's sleek design makes it undetectable under your jacket. Faithfully reproduced and, I think, this will be a "must-have" for any Bond collector. As one of my friends down South might say "I'm a gonna' have to get me one of those!" --Ed
  • Donald GrantDonald Grant U.S.A.Posts: 2,241Quartermasters
    Thank you gentlemen. Superado, thank you, I remember that. Ed thespyboys11, wow thanks so much! That’s high praise coming from the Bond prop master himself, thank you, thank you!

    Stay tuned. Moore to come.

    DG
    So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.
    image_zps6a725e59.jpg
    "People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    Fantastic, that's really very impressive -{
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,483MI6 Agent
    My FRWL holster is one of my fave Bond collectibles. Cracking holsters.
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  • Bond00XLBond00XL Posts: 117MI6 Agent
    Nice!
  • Double-oh nineDouble-oh nine USAPosts: 60MI6 Agent
    edited May 2019
    Still my favorite 007 accessory from my favorite Bond epic, Thunderball. Excellent work, DG
    Hoping one may become available again someday.
  • richmenstoysrichmenstoys GermanyPosts: 1,482MI6 Agent
    love it :x
    **everybody needs a hobby**
    https://www.instagram.com/wearitlikebond/
  • Donald GrantDonald Grant U.S.A.Posts: 2,241Quartermasters
    Still my favorite 007 accessory from my favorite Bond epic, Thunderball. Excellent work, DG
    Hoping one may become available again someday.

    It is available. Custom made in your t-shirt size. PM me or check out my listing on the bay. I also have the Dr. No version too, although not on the bay. But it soon will be.

    DG
    So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.
    image_zps6a725e59.jpg
    "People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
  • CalebFJ007CalebFJ007 Posts: 2MI6 Agent
    Gorgeous holster for sure!! Definitely would love to have one!
  • Donald GrantDonald Grant U.S.A.Posts: 2,241Quartermasters
    CalebFJ007 wrote:
    Gorgeous holster for sure!! Definitely would love to have one!

    You’re wish is my command! Just say when.

    DG
    So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.
    image_zps6a725e59.jpg
    "People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Richard Grenier after George Orwell, Washington Times 1993.
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