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Through the many years, hundreds of custom pieces have been created. Unfortunately, picture taking was not our strong suite. However, below you'll find some of the most recent pieces of art created in the studio. We promise to do our best and bring you more photos in the future.
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This customer wanted a durable bag on which to display their company’s detailed logo. The logo is hand-carved and the bag was crafted with heavy-duty handles in order to hold up under the weight of the customers many sales catalogues.

Built exclusively for a M91 Youth Carbine, this scabbard is guaranteed to hold the rifle secure, with a special feature built into the inner and outer flaps. With heavy-duty handles and superior leather and craftsmanship, this scabbard is built to last.

A modern-day bag with a traditional look, this bag holds all the conveniences of today, like a cell phone, Blackberry and computer, while maintaining a classic and sophisticated look. With durable, high quality leather and craftsmanship, this customer won’t have to worry about over-stuffing this bag and risking the integrity.

Every real cowboy needs a stunning pair of leather chaps. That’s just what we created for 8-year-old Ryan Conklin. Made with all the care needed to outlast the spirited play of an 8-year-old, these chaps will be a gift for future generations yet to come.

Look for this one-of-a-kind rig featuring an original “Rose
of Marty O.” in an upcoming issue of “Guns of the Old West” magazine. Mike Beliveau, writer, is the proud owner of this rig made especially for him. Many details been have attended to, including the hand-cut, hand-tooled design and his initials, carved into two places.

This beautiful beaded rifle sling was hand-made for a Marlin model 39A. Notice how the beads are inlayed between the leather for optimum display, while the dark brown, satin finish really lends a richness. Everything is glued and double-stitched together, including the pad, for guaranteed durability.

This sheath was built for knife maker O. J. Stone from Columbia, MO. Special details were intended to compliment the handle of the knife, as well as steps to ensure a secure carry.

Once again Circle Bar-T is pleased to provide a prize for The National Wild Turkey Federation's 2009 National Convention. This year we teamed up with Roy Stokes who crafted all the hand-carved silver, which really adds to this pieces beauty.

Another cherished client requested this beautiful, dark brown zippered pistol case. Two seperate basket weave designs lend to it's style, and special care has been taken to ensure a long-lasting life, sure to be handed down for generations.

This is the fourth trophy I've designed and created for the Brain Injury Association of Missouri. It's a Championship Belt made with Herman Oak Leather, fully lined, and enhanced with a brown satin finish and brown stitches.

Hal Smith of Kansas City is the proud owner of this medium brown, two-gun rig. This rig includes a money belt which is constructed of 5-ounce Herman Oak veg-tanned leather and is folded over, glued on the edges, and stitched with brown bonded nylon thread.

This double-stitched rig went to a customer named Billy Colbert.  It is hand-carved, with 12 roses on the holster and 6 roses on the belt. A darkened background really showcases the intricate carving. It was made for a 10-inch barreled Ruger Blackhawk, and has 20 peek-a-boo shell loops.

This 1873 Winchester scabbard is a proud possession of owner Ron Power of Power Custom. His company name and logo are hand-carved amongst a beautiful basket weave design. One of a kind roses are accented by the tri-colored design, making this is piece the nicest that ever left this shop.

Exquisitely made leather scoped pistol case is made of 10-ounce USA leather with a basket weave design. A tan kote finish really enhances the dark brown color and gives the case a beautiful satin sheen.The handles are made of 6-ounce leather and the D rings are solid brass.

View our latest rifle scabbard. This piece is made using 10-ounce, 100% USA tanned leather with a 4-ounce lining of the same. All leathers are glued and double stitched, and the hardware is of the highest quality I can find.

With a dozen roses carved in leaf clusters this one of a kind photo album cover is as pretty as a picture… or rather, as pretty as the pictures it holds!

View our latest, one of a kind, NRA rig. Never to be reproduced, this rig was hand built using #1 grade, 10-ounce cow hide for the outer skin, and 3-ounce cowhide lining. Both hides were tanned in St. Louis, MO by the 4th generation owned Herman Oak Tannery.

This National Wild Turkey Federation rig is similar to the NRA rig but was created with a few changes and enhancements. It has fewer shell loops, the lining is a different color, and has a few other enhancements. Nonetheless, this rig is unique and was made with the extraordinary hands of a Master Craftsman.

This Gary Cooper style two gun-rig is crafted with 10-ounce, chestnut color, Wicket and Craig USA tanned leather. All stitches, except the outside perimeters, are between the 10-ounce and a 4-ounce piece of Herman Oak USA tanned leather, with a natural color for a smooth lining.

These three dress belts demonstrate the most perfect custom design bead work I have ever seen. The beads are inlayed between two pieces of  6-ounce Wicket and Craig USA tanned leather. Two belts are hand-tooled with a basket weave design, and the third is hand-carved with a wild roses with leaves design.

Pictures only tell so much. The heart and the soul of friends tell the rest.