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“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 Minster of the UK, William Gladstone, the bag was prevalent in the late 1800s/early 1900s. 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
Made in the Col. Littleton Workshop of wonderfully textured, full-grain, Tobacco Brown American Buffalo and detailed with unique, sweeping, curvilinear styling, it will definitely not go unnoticed on your travel circuit. The No. 5 Grip is trimmed in our Vintage Brown American Steerhide, which shows off the curvilinear styling to perfection. It’s just as nice on the inside since Colonel has fully lined it in soft Calfskin.
Keeping with the Gladstone protocol, Colonel kept the hinged-frame design which allows it to open wide and pack easily, and added an adjustable shoulder strap with comfort pad for the convenience of today’s traveler.
For extra distinction, the bag is serial numbered on a brass plate on top of the bag. There’s no way you’ll be able to carry this bag through the airport without someone commenting on it. This bag is stunning in beauty and quality and definitely stands out in a crowd.
When it comes to American Buffalo, Colonel says, “Expect a leather that is unapologetically rugged with more character, nicks, scrapes and variations in color.” Learn more about our American Buffalo Leather.
Also available in American Steerhide.
Leather: Always full-grain, the finest cut of leather. Expertly vegetable-tanned and finished in rich custom colors. Handcrafted exclusively for Col. Littleton in small U.S. tanneries.
Extras: Solid brass hardware (imported); chosen for quality, endurance and character.
Designed by Colonel Littleton and handcrafted in our workshop in Lynnville, TN.
*Orders received by 1PM CST will ship the same business day. This includes orders requesting personalized engraving or embossing. ‘Business days’ are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST, excluding holidays.
All orders of $1,000 or more will be shipped Signature Required.
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No. 5 Grip Bag – American Buffalo 
We are committed to producing quality, handcrafted products that showcase our time-honored standards of excellence and deep respect for the Americana tradition. Col. Littleton products go through rigorous testing and numerous quality inspections before being shipped to our customers. Should you receive a Col. Littleton product that is defective in materials or workmanship, you can count on us to make it right. Our guarantee is limited to the cost of the product itself. It also does not cover normal wear and tear. We feel if you just plain “wore it out,” you got your money’s worth. Also, we cannot be responsible for an item which has suffered through alteration, damage due to improper cleaning, improper use, mishandling or accident. If we made a mistake in personalizing your product or if the product is defective in materials or workmanship, of course we’ll replace it. Otherwise, personalized products are not returnable.
Leather is a passion for me. There are more kinds of leather and leather processing out there than you can shake a stick at. You can mold leather into just about any shape or form. You can make every hide look just alike. You can dye it green, blue or even pink. You can apply a finish, coat it, spray it or make it look slick and shiny. That’s not what we’re about at Col. Littleton. To me the beauty is in the naturalness of the leather. People always comment to me about the special “feel” of our leather and how it becomes even more beautiful after it has some wear on it. It’s all about our leather process. When you buy Col. Littleton leather goods, you’re buying, for the most part, full-grain American vegetable-tanned steerhide that has received a minimum of alteration. We don’t apply a finish to hide character markings. The way I see it, every marking tells a story and covering them robs the piece of its life and character.
I see a real resurgence in the country today for products made in America. Our focus is to design and create products that speak to the time-honored traditions that have made this country great such as handmade craftsmanship, authentic rich leathers and quality workmanship. There’s a nostalgic feel about the products we make . . . most of them could have been made 100 years ago and many are made using turn-of-the-20th-century methodology and machinery. Our products are true Americana; forged as our forefathers intended by people who care and take pride in making a beautiful product.
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I have other Buffalo items from the Colonel and love the look and texture of that type of leather. After taking a closer look at the No. 5 Grip Bag I decided that it was right up my alley. It is simply beautiful and much more roomy on the inside than I expected. I placed one of the Colonel’s earlier masterpieces, the Small Strongbox inside the bag to illustrate. The box measures 10”L x 6”H x 5.5”W. The No. 5 Grip closes easily and has plenty of room to spare. Once again the Colonel comes through with another high quality product. I can’t wait to use it.
This bag is absolutely beautiful! I view it as a work of art. The quality of the bag is better than anything I have ever seen and I have preference for top of the line merchandise. This one is over the top beautiful! Worth every dollar I paid for it.
Thank you so much for your kind review and support! We hope that your No. 5 Grip is cherished for years to come.
Looked very carefully and diligently at the No. 5 grip bag. Was initially hesitant to make on online purchase at $2,000 plus without viewing the bag for size and quality. I was so intrigued by its good looks that I decided to take a trip to Lynnville, Tennessee to see it in person, I was not disappointed. The 4 hour trip was well worth the travel time. I was nearby in No. Carolina on a golf trip from NJ. The bag is superb in its construction and quality. Details are impeccable and the bag is exquisite. The Colonel’s shop is also a delight to see. Filled with the scent of newly made leather bags and accessories it was hard to leave without picking up a few other ideas for gifts or purchases. So looking forward to “wearing” it in. My grandson has his eye on it, but I have asked for his patience. Based on the durable looks of the bag he will have to get by on anticipation or a future college graduation gift.