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Edward Tinker · 08-19-2023, 12:20 AM

Less is better - use just normal gun oil, try to keep it off the grips, and off the leather.
Don't use any leather 'conditioner' like neats foot, it is made to break down leather. I use Connolys hide food, be advised, anything to condition will darken the leather, which is ok if its been banged and you want to slightly darken it.

08-19-2023, 12:20 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,967 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,596 Times in 2,117 Posts	Less is better - use just normal gun oil, try to keep it off the grips, and off the leather. Don't use any leather 'conditioner' like neats foot, it is made to break down leather. I use Connolys hide food, be advised, anything to condition will darken the leather, which is ok if its been banged and you want to slightly darken it. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV