New member with a question on a 1937 P08

Yakman · 04-21-2022, 04:41 PM

Starting in the 1950s I've seen a lot of them. Once I began to notice the patches in the toe, I deliberately made a habit of looking for them which I still do today. I deliberately looked into the OP's holster when he showed it to me and saw the one still in the toe of his.

I do not remember ever finding one oil soaked from anything, let alone excess oil running from a barrel.

In basic training in the early 1950s I was taught to put nothing more than a light coat (with emphasis on light) of oil on a weapon. Excess oil can freeze in the winter, and it always attracts dirt and sand. I can't think the German's didn't follow this simple logic.

Jack

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04-21-2022, 04:41 PM	#14
Yakman User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 119 Thanks: 881 Thanked 81 Times in 40 Posts	Starting in the 1950s I've seen a lot of them. Once I began to notice the patches in the toe, I deliberately made a habit of looking for them which I still do today. I deliberately looked into the OP's holster when he showed it to me and saw the one still in the toe of his. I do not remember ever finding one oil soaked from anything, let alone excess oil running from a barrel. In basic training in the early 1950s I was taught to put nothing more than a light coat (with emphasis on light) of oil on a weapon. Excess oil can freeze in the winter, and it always attracts dirt and sand. I can't think the German's didn't follow this simple logic. Jack