Removal of paint from holster - Page 2

Ron Smith · 08-22-2004, 07:27 PM

Don, Good call on the dye. Leave it as original as possible. From the photo it does'nt look that bad. Actually, it looks dang good.
Ron

Don M · 08-24-2004, 02:11 PM

Any comments on the appropriateness of the D-rings pictured above?

Don

John Sabato · 08-24-2004, 03:01 PM

Don, they don't look original to me, but rather like they were added by some owner during the service life of the this rig...

RockinWR · 08-24-2004, 06:23 PM

Don,
* Agree with John..."D" rings added. The belt loop stitching and location looks original to me.
*I suspect these "D" rings are split rather than a completely closed ring. Should be able to find out by rotating the ring to get a look at the straight portion of the ring hidden underneath the leather loop. If split, the metal rod of the ring can be opened up with a couple of pliers, like any other master chain link, and removed from the leather loop without damage to the holster or stitching. Voila, the PT would be back to original again.

*Of course, if you find a German 3 letter maker's code, an RZM, or Herman Goering's seal impressed into the metal "D" rings....forget everything I've said. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
* I actually think the "D" rings could serve well to suspend the holster during safe or wall display storage. A thin dowel of wood or a roll of bubble wrap placed thru the rings would give a handy hook bar without placing undo tension on the leather belt loop stitching.
* Just a thought. Anyone see anything I'm missing?? <img border="0" alt="[oops]" title="" src="graemlins/oops.gif" />
Bob

Don M · 08-25-2004, 09:10 PM

The rings are split with no intriguing marks. I'll probably keep them to perhaps mount the holster. Thanks to all for the input.

Don

08-22-2004, 07:27 PM	#21
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Don, Good call on the dye. Leave it as original as possible. From the photo it does'nt look that bad. Actually, it looks dang good. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

08-24-2004, 02:11 PM	#22
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Any comments on the appropriateness of the D-rings pictured above? Don __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

08-24-2004, 03:01 PM	#23
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Don, they don't look original to me, but rather like they were added by some owner during the service life of the this rig... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

08-25-2004, 09:10 PM	#25
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	The rings are split with no intriguing marks. I'll probably keep them to perhaps mount the holster. Thanks to all for the input. Don __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

08-24-2004, 06:23 PM	#24
RockinWR User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: D/FW, Tx Posts: 278 Thanks: 109 Thanked 30 Times in 15 Posts	Don, * Agree with John..."D" rings added. The belt loop stitching and location looks original to me. I suspect these "D" rings are split rather than a completely closed ring. Should be able to find out by rotating the ring to get a look at the straight portion of the ring hidden underneath the leather loop. If split, the metal rod of the ring can be opened up with a couple of pliers, like any other master chain link, and removed from the leather loop without damage to the holster or stitching. Voila, the PT would be back to original again. Of course, if you find a German 3 letter maker's code, an RZM, or Herman Goering's seal impressed into the metal "D" rings....forget everything I've said. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> * I actually think the "D" rings could serve well to suspend the holster during safe or wall display storage. A thin dowel of wood or a roll of bubble wrap placed thru the rings would give a handy hook bar without placing undo tension on the leather belt loop stitching. * Just a thought. Anyone see anything I'm missing?? <img border="0" alt="[oops]" title="" src="graemlins/oops.gif" /> Bob