Ivory?

[Boriqua]

I am working on an avenger holster for an army colt that dates back to the 40's. Someone who had it during the Vietnam war had carved ivory grips installed and some engraving on the gun. I plan on a 2 layer holster so I have smooth side in which should do little to no scratching or muzzle wear. ITs stainless but still.

So here is my question. I will dye the inside probably in a deep cherry/black. I have read about all the sealers here on the forum. I use for different reasons, Beeswax/neatsfoot oil paste, Mop and glo cut 50/50, FIebings leather sheen (brown can) and Fiebings saddle lac. I have recently bought some resolene but truth is the mop and glo does a better job at water repellency.

I am no expert but being purous I would think that ivory would be forever stained if the holster rubbed.so this sealer has to be dead on.

Which of the many sealers discussed would you use for a holster with true Ivory grips that are of sentimental value and more than 60 yrs old?

Thanks brothers

Alex

[Boriqua]

Should I just not dye the inside. I am finally sitting down to do this one? Any thoughts would be awesome!

Thanks

Alex

[Josh Ashman]

well... nobody wants to have any part in staining those grips but if it were me I'd finish and seal however you usually do and move on. I've never seen ivory grips or knife handles pick up any staining from a holster or sheath. I'd just make sure it dried completely, buff it off good then seal it.

Good luck, Josh

[Dwight]

Should I just not dye the inside. I am finally sitting down to do this one? Any thoughts would be awesome!

Thanks

Alex

If you are going to do a 2 layer holster, . . . why not leave the inside natural? Dip dye the outside pieces, . . . but leave the liner natural.

I occasionally do a black cherry holster, . . . . and I think that would really look awesome.

Leaving the inside natural, . . . with only a coat of neatsfoot oil, . . . there should be nothing to harm those grips.

And if I may, . . . I'm a Vietnam vet, . . . and if I owned that handgun, . . . you can bet your last bippy that I would be darn seriously unhappy if anything happened to it that could have been avoided by someone taking a little extra care.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Boriqua]

And if I may, . . . I'm a Vietnam vet, . . . and if I owned that handgun, . . . you can bet your last bippy that I would be darn seriously unhappy if anything happened to it that could have been avoided by someone taking a little extra care.

May God bless,

Dwight

I hear you! I am treating this gun like a museum piece. Well because it is a museum quality gun! I think I am with you and will leave the inside dye free

Alex