Before and After

gunnertwo · 03-21-2021, 06:34 PM

I've had this rig for years, the condition of the holster was worse than bad. Pics were sent to Jerry asking if it could be restored, his reply was to pass on it.

As it was already mine, no "pass" would apply.

Purchased a jar of Connolys and went to work. The results were amazing. I'm pretty sure there are blood stains on the toe and they have soaked in and dried.

The holster came with a Mauser P.08 Code 42 dated 1940 that's in 97% shape. The vet that brought it back wrote a letter to his son detailing the circumstances of its capture. The letter was later framed.

Jerry, thanks for the advice.

G2

spangy · 03-21-2021, 08:26 PM

Nice job gunnertwo

... gotta love that Connolys

wlyon · 03-21-2021, 09:25 PM

A word of caution on Connolys. If the holster has much flaking Connolys seems to make it worse. I have found this on a couple of my old holsters. However I use Connolys on most of my holsters. I think I still prefer a good 100% Lanolin. Bill

03-21-2021, 06:34 PM	#1
gunnertwo Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 572 Thanks: 769 Thanked 850 Times in 325 Posts	Before and After I've had this rig for years, the condition of the holster was worse than bad. Pics were sent to Jerry asking if it could be restored, his reply was to pass on it. As it was already mine, no "pass" would apply. Purchased a jar of Connolys and went to work. The results were amazing. I'm pretty sure there are blood stains on the toe and they have soaked in and dried. The holster came with a Mauser P.08 Code 42 dated 1940 that's in 97% shape. The vet that brought it back wrote a letter to his son detailing the circumstances of its capture. The letter was later framed. Jerry, thanks for the advice. G2 Attached Thumbnails

03-21-2021, 08:26 PM	#2
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 587 Thanks: 2,766 Thanked 1,007 Times in 405 Posts	Nice job gunnertwo ... gotta love that Connolys __________________ Whoever said that "money can't buy you happiness" never bought a Luger. WTB - Take Down Lever & Trigger Plate (#90) for an Imperial Artillery.

03-21-2021, 09:25 PM	#3
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,593 Thanks: 3,078 Thanked 2,456 Times in 922 Posts	A word of caution on Connolys. If the holster has much flaking Connolys seems to make it worse. I have found this on a couple of my old holsters. However I use Connolys on most of my holsters. I think I still prefer a good 100% Lanolin. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

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