Care of Parker Repro Gun Case Leather?

[BRDHNTR]

I have a Parker Repro Leather Gun Case. Does the leather facing on this case require any sort of periodic leather treatment? If so, what is the preferred treatment to keep the leather properly conditioned and to prevent it from drying out/cracking/splitting?

[Bill Murphy]

Emmebi has quite a website which may give you some ideas. Emmebi made the Repro cases and is a big casemaker for the European trade. I would use a clear wax rather than oil.

[Joe Bernfeld]

I would not use anything but a damp cloth if it gets dirty. With the canvas cover, the case should never need any kind of treatment. My 2 Repro cases are nearly 30 years old and look brand new. Any type of leather treatment will probably darken the leather.

[Bill Murphy]

Joe has a good point. Most of the old abused looking cases we see look that way because they were abused, oiled, or spent too much time outdoors. I have 100 year old trunk cases that look new with no treatment.

[BRDHNTR]

Unfortunately I don't have the canvas cover that originally came with the case. Suppose I should break down and part with some loot to buy a cover. Thanks for all the suggestions. I will refrain from oiling the leather.

[Pay Dirt]

My Repro came with a cheap, ratty mouse hair cover.
I'd like a canvas one too. Any ideas where they can be found?

[BRDHNTR]

Galazan's has covers and Jeff's Outfitters has them also.

[Dean Romig]

[QUOTE=Bobby Cash;118796]My Repro came with a cheap, ratty mouse hair cover.
I'd like a canvas one too. Any ideas where they can be found?



Bobby, don't toss the original - they are hard to come by these days.

[BRDHNTR]

Just send it to me

[Pay Dirt]

My cheap, ratty mouse hair cover actually repels dust, dirt and grime
simply by virtue of it's cheap, ratty mouse hairiness. Nothing wants to get close to it.
No worries Dean.