No. 5 Grip Bag – American Buffalo with American Alligator

ULTIMATE BEAUTY

This luxurious bag is made one-of-a-kind, giving you the choice of your personal favorite. Images show the actual product you would receive.

In the beginning, Colonel’s design of the No. 5 Grip was awe-inspiring.  Not only was it a modern-day Gladstone bag, but the curvilinear styling put it in a class all by itself.  Just when you think it can’t get any better, Colonel steps up and trims it in American Alligator resulting in a true work of art.  It still retains a rugged feel but with an air of quiet sophistication.

Colonel is passionate about American Alligator.  He personally cut and matched all of the alligator trim on this bag. The carry strap is made of alligator, as well as the handles and closure straps that encircle the bag.

Functionality and Design

Made in the Col. Littleton Workshop of Tobacco Brown American Buffalo and detailed with unique, sweeping, curvilinear styling in American Alligator, it will not go unnoticed on your travel circuit.

Keeping with the Gladstone protocol, Colonel kept the hinged-frame design which allows it to open wide and pack easily.  He added a shoulder strap for the convenience of today’s traveler.

“While rummaging through my collection of vintage travel grip bags, I came upon an old Gladstone Bag which rekindled my long-standing desire to make one.  Named after four-time Prime Minister of the UK, William Gladstone, the bag was prevalent in the late 1800s.  I had always shied away from making it due to the complexity of the design; however, I loved the look so much I decided to muster up some turn-of-the-century British fortitude and go for it.”

-Colonel Littleton

American Alligator leather-lined straps encircle the bag, culminating on top with buckle closures.  Convenient alligator carry handles. Brass feet on the bottom protect the bag from wear.  Fully lined in soft calfskin.  Solid brass hardware.  Hidden 7 ¾” (H) x 9 ⅝” (W) removable panel under bottom interior, has space for recording your name and the year you purchased or received the bag for future generations.  Product packaging includes a protective cotton canvas dust bag with the Col. Littleton Cameo Logo.

• Fully lined in soft calfskin
• Solid brass hardware, feet, and personalization plate
• Dimensions: 12 ½” (H) x 20 ½” (W) x 9” (D)
• Adjustable fully lined American Alligator shoulder strap with comfort pad; Alligator carry handles
• Hidden interior pocket under removable panel
• Made in America

This bag is also available in Vintage Brown American Steerhide, Tobacco Brown American Buffalo and Vintage Brown American Steerhide with American Alligator Trim.