Questions on holster restoration

grantman · 05-31-2019, 02:20 AM

Fellows, especially Luger holster aficionados...

I have heard references to the "restoration" of luger holsters on this forum. Without giving away any trade secrets, what does restoration entail and how much improvement can be expected. I ask because I'm trying to assemble a "rig" centered around my 1937(or thereabouts) DWM police rework. I just found a police holster and I'm looking for a magazine of the correct type.

DonVoigt · 05-31-2019, 10:21 AM

grantman,
Welcome.

Holster "restoration" could perhaps better be called "repair".
It often is simply re-stitching of loose or missing thread; this is not to belittle "re-stitching" as simple, it is in desription- but very difficult in time and execution- and is not none by machine-but by hand.
Parts can also be replaced- like pull up straps or missing buckles, and associated small pieces.

Put a WTB ad in the trader for the magazine you want/need.

HerrKaiser · 05-31-2019, 10:31 AM

Grantman,

The forum has a resident holster genie, username lugerholsterrepair. He has restored very many holsters for members, including myself, and does exemplary work. He would be the one to approach with any questions about repairs or restorations for your holsters.

grantman · 06-08-2019, 03:40 AM

You hav ebeen very helpful as a group....allow me to doff my hat.

Croc9 · 06-15-2019, 09:37 PM

Jerry has done several holster repairs for my brother and me. He has redone stitching, repaired a shrapnel "wound", and even replaced a broken belt loop. But he will be quick to tell you that cracks in the leather will always be cracks in the leather. They can't be repaired or hidden. He is a great and entertaining guy to talk to, and full knowledge. Good luck. Steve

cirelaw · 06-16-2019, 03:59 PM

Jerry Burney is my Hero!

lugerholsterrepair · 06-16-2019, 07:10 PM

DANG Eric! That's a beautiful set up! Not very many collectors have something like that.

05-31-2019, 02:20 AM	#1
grantman User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Northern Idaho Posts: 84 Thanks: 2 Thanked 34 Times in 22 Posts	Questions on holster restoration Fellows, especially Luger holster aficionados... I have heard references to the "restoration" of luger holsters on this forum. Without giving away any trade secrets, what does restoration entail and how much improvement can be expected. I ask because I'm trying to assemble a "rig" centered around my 1937(or thereabouts) DWM police rework. I just found a police holster and I'm looking for a magazine of the correct type.

05-31-2019, 10:21 AM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	grantman, Welcome. Holster "restoration" could perhaps better be called "repair". It often is simply re-stitching of loose or missing thread; this is not to belittle "re-stitching" as simple, it is in desription- but very difficult in time and execution- and is not none by machine-but by hand. Parts can also be replaced- like pull up straps or missing buckles, and associated small pieces. Put a WTB ad in the trader for the magazine you want/need. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

05-31-2019, 10:31 AM	#3
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 848 Thanks: 784 Thanked 861 Times in 411 Posts	Grantman, The forum has a resident holster genie, username lugerholsterrepair. He has restored very many holsters for members, including myself, and does exemplary work. He would be the one to approach with any questions about repairs or restorations for your holsters. __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

06-08-2019, 03:40 AM	#4
grantman User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Northern Idaho Posts: 84 Thanks: 2 Thanked 34 Times in 22 Posts	Thanks to all You hav ebeen very helpful as a group....allow me to doff my hat.

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Jerry Burney is my Hero! Attached Images

06-15-2019, 09:37 PM	#5
Croc9 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 16 Thanks: 22 Thanked 34 Times in 6 Posts	Jerry has done several holster repairs for my brother and me. He has redone stitching, repaired a shrapnel "wound", and even replaced a broken belt loop. But he will be quick to tell you that cracks in the leather will always be cracks in the leather. They can't be repaired or hidden. He is a great and entertaining guy to talk to, and full knowledge. Good luck. Steve

06-16-2019, 07:10 PM	#7
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,933 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	DANG Eric! That's a beautiful set up! Not very many collectors have something like that. __________________ 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."