1940 Holster

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Ed, Very nice holster! Have any pics of the inside?

As for a coat of pecards, I have never used the stuff but I have three or four potions of my own that I like. I treat leather all the time and like you say this subject is discussed hot and heavy from time to time. I make quite a few Luger parts out of vegetable tanned leather and if it is not treated with something it is as dry as a bone and will absorb whatever comes along. Before you try the pecards you might take a clean toothbrush and try to get as much dirt as possible out of the stitching crevices. Gently working them will loosen up and remove dirt and debris. This will enable you to apply pecards without mixing dirt with it any more than you have to. If Pecards is what you prefer I suggest taking a toothbrush and lightly dipping the end in the solution and brushing it in a spot on the back to see how it is going to affect color and texture. If it is something you can live with brush it lightly all over, occasionally taking a rag and wiping it down. To polish it so to speak. Careful around delicate stitching areas where the stitching is exposed. Belt loops, buckle area etc. A stiff brush can sometimes be abrasive to old linen thread. Good Luck! Jerry Burney