This is a Cheyenne gun rig by perhaps the best of the West's master saddlers: Frank A. Meanea, who was the successor to Gallatin & Co. established in 1867. As with many holster makers, his main business was making horse tack. The business in Cheyenne, Wyoming was started by his uncle and was taken over by Meanea in 1880. Among his numerous customers were Charles M. Russell and Buffalo Bill Cody. The rig is made from brown heavy skirting leather. The belt has an elongated oval "F.A. MEANEA/CHEYENNE, WYO" maker's mark on the 14 1/4 inch billet, and the same maker's mark is visible on the outside surface of the holster. The holster has some light border tooling and features a sewn-in "tear drop" shaped plug at the toe. The holster will fit a Colt Single Action Army Revolver with up to a 7 1/2 inch barrel, and the belt's cartridge loops appear to accommodate .44 and .45 caliber cartridges. The double row "ranger" belt also has "money" pockets. The belt is the highly desirable 4 inch wide variety with a double row of cartridge loops and measures 43 inches in overall length. Includes a copy of an advertisement for the Meanea business.

Both items are fine overall showing a dark aged tone, some moderate wear, and most of the visible stitching appearing to remain tight. Holster has been relined/backed. A classic and desirable western holster rig for a Colt Single Action Army revolver!