Artillery Holster repair
 

Hi All, I have this artillery holster which as you can see from photo has some worn sections on the flap. Should I try to give it some sort of colour to cover up these patches, or leave as is? If yes, any suggestions please with what and how.
Thank You
Alf

hello Alf, nice holster.
I would personnaly let it as it is.

Alf, I almost agree with Christian...However it depends on how much they bug you. It is extremely simple to color them a bit and it looks much better. If this were my holster I would treat it to a little Connolly's too. Just a surface brushup and hand polish after an hour or so,
Nothing is good too I guess.
Jerry Burney

Thank You Guys for your advise which which I appreciate very much. Jerry what is Connolly? It doesn't bother me much, but I wish to improve it.:)
I thought that I use some brown shoe polish. then polish it by a cloth to rub it in, what do you think, is it a good idea? :)
Alf.

Alf, I don't recommend shoe polish on vintage leather. It is a mixture of pigments, water repellants, oils and other things you should not use on Luger holsters.
What you need is dye.
please research this project before you put anything on it.
I and some others have written thousands of words here , search the site for advice.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CONNO...spagenameZWDVW



Jerry Burney

Thank You Jerry, You are most helpful.
Alf.

Jerry,
What are your thoughts on Renwax on Luger holsters?

Alf, Not a problem...I would write more but I am busy with getting packed for a move to my Summer home!

Dow, I have or had a Friend, Jack Hiles who loved the stuff on holsters, pistols, wood stocks..whatever. I guess a wax is ok....I just hate to start slathering on waxes, oils, creams or anything else without seriously considering what it's for, how the material will react and how do I reverse the process if it prooves to be damaging.
On a pistol Renwax would not soak in but be a repellant. Might be good. On a holster it will soak in somewhat. Good? Who knows. What good will it do? What is it supposed to do? Why would you put it on if you have not thought out the answers to these questions, like how or will I even be able to get it off?
I always go back to the mantra of do not apply anything. I know there are certain cases where it seems prudent to apply something to soften the surface or a hinge or closure strap. Each time I have to asses every case.
Be carefull.....Think before you act~
Jerry Burney

Jerry,
I have used Renwax for years now mostly on gilded sword fittings and leather scabers. With no adverse affects. They make a big deal about the product being a pure wax with no harm full chemicals. But I'm always on the lookout for something better. And will try the Connolly Hide Care.

Thank You All You Guys, especially You Jerry for the good advice regarding the connolly cream.
Here is the result of my first try, not bad if I may say so:D

Alf.

Alf, looks good! Connolly's is primarily lanolin according to the Company. I like the stuff only I wish they sold it in smaller than 8OZ jars. Most collectors only need a couple of ounces. I use the stuff every day in my work and a jar lasts me 6 months or more.
A small toothpaste tube of it would be ideal.
Glad you had good luck with it.

Jerry Burney

Thanks Jerry, How often should I treat a holster or any leather product for that matter, for example this holster should I treat it again in the near futrure?
Alf

That came up very well, still waiting on my Connollys

Alf, I don't think you can really overdo it. It has no build up.

Jerry Burney

Thank You Jerry.

Alf