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Preservation of Japanese rubberized canvas
I just acquired my first Japanese rubberized canvas holster and although it is in very good condition, I have no idea how to preserve it other than storage in a mild, dry climate controlled area (which is my gun room with dehumidifier)
I have heard pure silicone but never heard anyone give results of same.
Would like to hear from someone who has actually stored them.
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06-21-2016, 04:58 PM
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Is this a new holster or aa vintage one from WWII?
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06-21-2016, 05:12 PM
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I leave mine alone. If you need to reform it you can heat it with a hair drier same thing with a rubberized canvas sling. But it will reharden as soon as it cools. I definatly would not put on silicon or any type of leather conditioner.
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DON"T HEAT IT!!! EVER!!!
Leave it alone, or apply some Armorall.
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It's managed to hang around for over 70 years. . .probably good for another 70. I don't really don't do much of anything with mine except store it in a 70 F and 60% Humidity environment.
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06-24-2016, 08:48 PM
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It survived two nuclear blasts so i wouldn't worry about it.
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Curiosity has got the best of me! Since I have never seen one, please show a picture of this holster! 
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Here it is.
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I am glad you showed me pictures! In my mind, I was picturing something black in color like an innertube.  Color me stupid!!
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That's what's so interesting about this forum. Everyone is always learning something.
I just got into the Japanese guns and find them very interesting. Fortunately I live very close to one of the top Japanese collectors in the country and he is educating me. Also costing me some cash.
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If it is in fact a WWll era holster I would NOT use any modern chemicals on it! If it has survived this long (as Sip said above) I would not want to take a chance ruining it. Sometimes it's better to leave well enough alone - although I know some of us "collectors" find that all but impossible to do sometimes.
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