Over oiled p-38 holster

[papapanzer]

Hi,
I acquired a p-38 holster that has been over oiled to the point that some of the
stitching had to be replaced,and the holster feels and SMELLS oily.It is a dark brown,soft shell late war holster with only the P-38 stamping and a small "a".
Can anything be done to salvage this holster from being over oiled ?
Thanks,
Peter

[papapanzer]

Hi,
Still no suggestions ? I have tried covering it with baking soda and letting it absorb the oil.but this absorbed very little.Doesn't anyone
have a thought on this holster's condition.I would like to keep my Spreewerke p-38 in it,but am reluctant to do it.
Thanks,
Peter

[Adrian Stevenson]

I am afraid the damage has now been done and cannot be put right.

Cheers, Ade.

[papapanzer]

Hi Ade
Thanks for your response.I felt that this would be the case.A friend of mine suggested that I bury the holster in unscented cat litter for a week or two. I will try it-after all what have I got to lose? Too bad that someone over oiled a nice late war brown soft shell p-38 holster.
Peter

[don_kihotis7]

I agree with Ade.
Can you post some pics to see it though?

[ph3s]

There is a special gasoline (petrol) for lleather

something like those products

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It will bring some life to the item, but as everyone else said, damage is done