Sad L P08 holster "saved" - Artillery holster story

DonVoigt · 06-17-2018, 10:31 PM

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!

Some pictures from before and after repairs.

G.T. · 06-17-2018, 10:45 PM

This man has some serious talent!!!

... Jerry, you never cease to amaze me! Best to you, til...lat'r....GT...

milesc2 · 06-19-2018, 12:39 PM

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

DonVoigt · 06-19-2018, 04:07 PM

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

lugerholsterrepair · 06-19-2018, 06:25 PM

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!

Eugen · 06-19-2018, 07:06 PM

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

JTD · 06-19-2018, 08:21 PM

Good save Don, much better than before. John

06-17-2018, 10:31 PM	#1
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	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! Some pictures from before and after repairs. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

06-17-2018, 10:45 PM	#2
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,507 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 3,653 Times in 1,004 Posts	Stay down boys! This man has some serious talent!!! ... Jerry, you never cease to amaze me! Best to you, til...lat'r....GT...

06-19-2018, 04:07 PM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Cut and dyed appropriate circles of leather from an old sling. Glued in place with contact cement and crazy glue! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

06-19-2018, 06:25 PM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,931 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	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! __________________ 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."

06-19-2018, 07:06 PM	#6
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 790 Thanks: 394 Thanked 631 Times in 334 Posts	So nice to see a damaged holster brought back to a renewed life. Nice work, guys! Thanks for sharing the story. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

06-19-2018, 12:39 PM	#3
milesc2 User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Kansas City Posts: 214 Thanks: 324 Thanked 249 Times in 66 Posts	It looks amazing, what did you do to fill those holes?

06-19-2018, 08:21 PM	#7
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 425 Thanks: 217 Thanked 408 Times in 149 Posts	Good save Don, much better than before. John