Mates, I just acquired an H H Heiser basket weave buscadero belt and holster. I was surprised when it arrived to find that it is near-as-dammit brand new. Only a couple of minor creases in the belt--could be from storage; no cartridge dents on the cartridge loop area; and the only skid marks on the holster are from me trying a couple of revolvers for fit.
It appears somewhat dry, but still supple. Only evidence of prior handling is a few vestiges of a yellowish / tan substance in the bottoms of some of the recesses in the basket weave--as though a prior owner had waxed it and not completely buffed it out
I am inclined to saddle-soap it using a soft toothbrush on the recesses, let it dry for a couple of days, then hit it with a good leather preservative, buff it with a soft shoe brush, and let it be.
** I'd appreciate any warnings re the brushing in cleaning, or an suggestions for a better process. Photos when I find the camera and cable...
This is the third time in the past year I've bought holster / belt combos sight unseen. Priors include an Alfonso Pineda N frame holster on a 38/357 belt; then an S D Myres floral-carved Border patrol on a floral belt, which also turned out to be for a 6" N frame. No N-frames in the safe. Natch, I then just had to buy a 38/44 HD because I had the holsters. Heaven only knows what I'll have to buy to fill this Heiser. [LATER Edit: the loops on the Heiser are 38/357 and, while not perfect, the 5" 38/4 fits decently. I see dim pictures of future 27s or 28s...]
Apologies for any remaining typos; just had eye surgery and still can't see for love or money.
Preserving "new old Heiser?
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