Before and After

gunnertwo · 03-21-2021, 07:34 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, 09:26 PM

Nice job gunnertwo

... gotta love that Connolys

wlyon · 03-21-2021, 10:25 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, 07:34 PM	#1
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 623 Thanks: 826 Thanked 930 Times in 363 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, 09:26 PM	#2
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 617 Thanks: 3,065 Thanked 1,057 Times in 429 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, 10:25 PM	#3
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,637 Thanks: 3,174 Thanked 2,561 Times in 956 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