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Unread 12-27-2015, 06:40 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair View Post
If it was in the holster probably had been there only for a very short time. Contrary to popular belief..I am not a believer that holsters necessarily affect finish. IF they are stored in a proper environment.
I have a test piece..a premium finished Luger stored in a Krieghoff holster. So far, after ten years..no finish deterioration issues. The pistol is oiled lightly once a year.
Jerry

If you say it I surely take it for true, but do you thnk it may depends on the kind of leather tanning, or on the fact that it's been oiled regularly?
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