2023 GOSTH ONLINE AUCTION

3174 - Col. Littleton No. 3 Grip Bag – Tobacco Brown American Buffalo

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Current Bid: $1,100

Functionality and Design 

Superbly handmade in our Col. Littleton Workshop, the No. 3 Grip really qualifies as Americana art; yet, it is very functional and serviceable. The beauty is in the details. Solid copper tubes and solid brass fixtures set it apart from any piece of luggage you’ll ever see. The No. 3 may be carried by either the leather handle or the adjustable shoulder strap which adjusts from 39.5” – 47.5”. Straps on the back secure your umbrella (umbrella not included).

Colonel has pulled out all the stops in creating this premium version of our always popular No. 3 Grip. The bag is a beauty to behold. Made of wonderfully textured, full-grain, rich Tobacco Brown American Buffalo which is dry-milled, making the bag soft and supple. Trimmed in our signature Vintage Brown polished American Steerhide. We’ve retained natural hide markings to add to the character of the bag. Solid brass hardware. The front brass pommel shield* is serial numbered, noting the exclusivity of the piece.

The No. 3 Leather Grip Bag in American Buffalo is certainly in tune with the Col. Littleton look, so travel on in Col. Littleton, Americana style. May be personalized on brass oval plate. Bag Dimensions: 11”H x 21”W x 9”D – Shoulder strap adjusts from 39.5” – 47.5”. Product packaging includes a protective cotton canvas dust bag with the Col. Littleton logo. Made in Lynnville, TN USA.

(U.S. Patent D651400)

*Pommel Shield is seen in image #8. Historically, the pommel shield was used on U.S. Cavalry saddles to identify the seat size and, many times, the arsenal that supplied them.


  • Full-grain, dry-milled Tobacco Brown American Buffalo     
  • Full-grain polished Vintage Brown American Steerhide trim     
  • Outside dimensions: 11”H x 21”W x 9”D     
  • Solid brass and copper hardware and unique closure     
  • Serial numbered on front brass pommel shield*     
  • Adjustable shoulder strap: 39 1/2” – 47 1/2”     
  • Made in America         

Back in the day, folks carried wonderful bags, which were perfect for the stagecoach or train. We have a train that comes right through the middle of downtown Lynnville. As it passes through town, I always think about those travelers of yesteryear – how they dressed and what they carried. The No. 3 Leather Grip Bag is the result of that reflection.– Colonel Littleton