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Holster repair, 1915 M14 Mauser

plymouthmauser

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I will shortly be in possession of this 1915 M14 Mauser rig. 1913-1914 production was serial numbers 1-13,500; this is 27,830 (all 4 numbers match). The pistol saw military service with the presence of the Imperial proof mark forward of the rear sight. The holster has the end of its tab missing. If I remember, there was discussion at some point in the past of someone who was good at repairing this common holster problem.

British crown button on the strap indicates British capture? Who knows.

thanks,

t
 

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I thought it was a pretty good deal for $499, given I've been shopping around seeing pistols going for $625 alone with the Imperial proof. Nice early one, too.

t
 
Indeed I saw a nice military accepted M1914 pistol at the NGD show last weekend for $650. Only reason I'm selling my pocket pistol is I want a military accepted rig. I also may buy a broomhandle C96 one day but thats a maybe!
 
Jerry's work is fantastic if you would like to see some of his work, I posted a thread on Jan Stills forum "thanks to Jerry Burney" you will be very pleased great guy to deal with good luck, Kevin
 
Nice set button looks Imperial German to me tunic shoulder board maybe? timothy

yes, a captured rig with buttons attached in a "hate belt" type of thing done is ww1 and ww2. the holster is pretty rough and I see red rot setting in. These holsters aren't that scarce and it may be a better option to find another ? and just keep this one aside..
 
It will be going out to Jerry tomorrow. I assume less is more. It will be cleaned, treated for the mold and rot, and have the strap repaired; $50.

t
 
Here's the repaired holster. I forgot to tell him to move the button to the new strap.

t
 

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I would carefully use a small block and hammer and lightly tap until grain matches. Try rolling a dowel rod over it also. Key is to do it lightly until it matches. The goal is not to deceive but to match it.
How would I do that? Wooden hammer, roller of some sort?
t
 

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