How to care for WWI era holsters?
 

Hi All,

I read on this site that Lexol and Pecards are the recommended products for maintaining holsters.

I also have seen posts (at other sites) that say these products ruin holsters and "mink oil" is the only safe way to go.

I have a couple of WWI era holsters that are in fine condition and I want them to stay that way.

Advice?

Richard..Thousands of words have been written about this subject on this site and Jan Still's. Do a search and you will have many pages of reading.

Where does it say about lexol? I know that the holster in the tech area says that and I disagree, it's too thick for me.

Lexol tends to loosen fibres and will eventually lead to weakened leather.

Conolly's leather care is one of ther better products to preserve antique leather.

Ed, this is the article about the cleaners Lexol and Pecards

Luger Holster Care: click here

Jerry and Alanint,

Thanks for the information and the product recommendation ( Conolly's ).

The product is called Connolly Hide Care. You should be able to find it online.It is an excellent product. Bill

Fool Proof, I leave it alone! Buff it with a dry cotton sock and back on your closet shelve! ~~~ Eric