Sad L P08 holster "saved" - Artillery holster story
 

I bought an "artillery rig" a few weeks back, thinking it was a shooter and a good holster, stock , and mag pouch. I could see there were a few leather issues, like the closure strap, and something "strange" was going on with the shoulder straps, but they appeared to be original.

Well when it arrived the leather was "worse" than expected and the pistol was better, much better. A 1920 Commercial artillery in the "i" block, but that is for another thread.

The holster had bee modified at one time for belt carry, I think- that would explain the rivet holes, which needed filling. The strap block had been removed and the leather slit cut for the shoulder strap.

After a "consutation" with Jerry, lugerholster man, I did what I could to fill the holes and seal the cuts. Sent the holster on to Jerry to replace the closure strap, add the closure tab, and the lift tab, re-stitch the cleaning rod cover, and re-stitch the loading tool pouch(which had never been closed or folded to be used).

Jerry did his usual great job- Thanks!:D

Some pictures from before and after repairs.

Stay down boys!
 

This man has some serious talent!!! :eek:... Jerry, you never cease to amaze me! Best to you, til...lat'r....GT...:cheers:

It looks amazing, what did you do to fill those holes?

Cut and dyed appropriate circles of leather from an old sling.
Glued in place with contact cement and crazy glue!

Yes, Don did all the good work on re formulating the back. I questioned IF it COULD be done..he said no sweat, I'll do it! He did it much differently than I would have and used a glue I don't..but you can see the excellent results!

Now I am anxious to see the results of his second project..it's a little "deep" but I have no doubt he can do it!

So nice to see a damaged holster brought back to a renewed life. Nice work, guys! Thanks for sharing the story.

Good save Don, much better than before. John