Need advice on this holster...

Snafu63092 · 09-24-2004, 01:31 AM

How much would you guys say it is worth in it's current state? I'd also know if the holster should be restored or left as is? I'm totally new to this and have my first thread in the new member section but I want some more info on this holster...

The holster is marked Franz Cobau Berlin 1935

Ron Smith · 09-24-2004, 10:48 AM

Robert, A 1935 Police holster is worth in the $175-$200+ range, depending on the buyer. As far as restoring? Unless it is coming apart, or is damaged, leave it in as original condition as possible.
Ron

lugerholsterrepair · 09-24-2004, 11:22 AM

Robert, There does not appear to be anything wrong with it from the few photo's I have seen. I agree with Ron here...No need to fix something that aint broke. Anything loose or falling off?
Don't put any shoe polish on it or anything else for that matter. Pull up strap seems to be there...Are the belt loops anchored on alright?

Jerry Burney

Snafu63092 · 09-24-2004, 04:34 PM

For being how old it is the holster is in better shape than some of my CCW holsters that I actually carry everyday. The belt loops are very tight and there is nothing loose or falling off. What is the best way to preserve this holster from now on then? Wrap it in a towel? Plastic ziplock bag? I live in Las Vegas so humidity is not a problem at all here.

Edward Tinker · 09-24-2004, 05:48 PM

Robert, the best way to preserve it is to keep it in a dry place. Living in Lost Wages, you should be ok, but I still wouldn't put it into anything like plastic bags that can hold in moisture...

Ed

Ron Smith · 09-24-2004, 06:07 PM

Robert, I keep mine in plastic storage drawers. The little modular 3 drawer units you can get at Walmart, Target ,etc. About $5 each. They can breath. Don't hold moisture, and keep the dust off. I have several for all of my good holsters. They are stackable also.
Ron

Snafu63092 · 09-24-2004, 06:10 PM

Thanks guys, I'll just store it away then!

09-24-2004, 01:31 AM	#1
Snafu63092 User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need advice on this holster... How much would you guys say it is worth in it's current state? I'd also know if the holster should be restored or left as is? I'm totally new to this and have my first thread in the new member section but I want some more info on this holster... The holster is marked Franz Cobau Berlin 1935

09-24-2004, 10:48 AM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Robert, A 1935 Police holster is worth in the $175-$200+ range, depending on the buyer. As far as restoring? Unless it is coming apart, or is damaged, leave it in as original condition as possible. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

09-24-2004, 11:22 AM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,922 Thanked 3,123 Times in 1,434 Posts	Robert, There does not appear to be anything wrong with it from the few photo's I have seen. I agree with Ron here...No need to fix something that aint broke. Anything loose or falling off? Don't put any shoe polish on it or anything else for that matter. Pull up strap seems to be there...Are the belt loops anchored on alright? Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

09-24-2004, 05:48 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,928 Thanks: 2,028 Thanked 4,525 Times in 2,090 Posts	Robert, the best way to preserve it is to keep it in a dry place. Living in Lost Wages, you should be ok, but I still wouldn't put it into anything like plastic bags that can hold in moisture... Ed __________________ 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

09-24-2004, 06:07 PM	#6
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Robert, I keep mine in plastic storage drawers. The little modular 3 drawer units you can get at Walmart, Target ,etc. About $5 each. They can breath. Don't hold moisture, and keep the dust off. I have several for all of my good holsters. They are stackable also. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

09-24-2004, 04:34 PM	#4
Snafu63092 User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For being how old it is the holster is in better shape than some of my CCW holsters that I actually carry everyday. The belt loops are very tight and there is nothing loose or falling off. What is the best way to preserve this holster from now on then? Wrap it in a towel? Plastic ziplock bag? I live in Las Vegas so humidity is not a problem at all here.

09-24-2004, 06:10 PM	#7
Snafu63092 User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys, I'll just store it away then!