Luger storage

[wlyon]

This subject has been discussed many times. I am sure it depends on how well they are oiled, Humidity, Storage area etc. I do know over the last 50 years I have seen many lugers that were rusted by storage in a holster. The last one was a beautiful luger carbine in its case. Very badly freckled. The owner said it was fine when he stored it. To me the best rule is do not store in a holster. What is the advantage? And maybe a real disadvantage. If you have done it this way since ww1 then it obviously works for you. To new collectors Don't. Bill

[John Sabato]

Originally Posted by wlyon

This subject has been discussed many times. I am sure it depends on how well they are oiled, Humidity, Storage area etc. I do know over the last 50 years I have seen many lugers that were rusted by storage in a holster. The last one was a beautiful luger carbine in its case. Very badly freckled. The ower said it was fine when he stored it. To me the best rule is do not store in a holster. What is the advantage? And maybe a real disadvantage. If you have done it this way since ww1 then it obviously works for you. To new collectors Don't. Bill

+1 from the voice of experience... why take the chance.

[lew1]

I store a few in their holsters, but check them often. Never have had any problems. But the humidity is controlled.

By the same token - every few years I may oil them. Again no problems.

Many pistols I have stored in Sackups - which are like socks. Takes less storage space. And for pistols, one size sort of fits all pistols.

Sackups are Silicone treated to prevent rust and to wick moisture away from your firearm.

They are also available for rifles, shotguns, knives, golf clubs, etc.

http://sackups.com/

In essence they are the same as the borestores products.