Chrome vis Veggie tanned

[Coffinmaker]

So, How does a neophyte, or anyone else tell the difference between Chrome tanned and Vegetable leather??

I have built a brandy new set of Snubbie Cap Guns.  I didn't plan it that way.  I didn't think about it, but left a pair of guns in a carrier
(looks like two Cavalry Holsters back to back) over an entire 3 day match.  got home and the ends of the barrels were toast. 
Needless, I were/not a happy camper.  I'd not used the carriers more than one day in the past.  Now I don't know that I'm going to
use them at all.  Maybe.

Is there a way to tell Chrome from Veg??  Don't want to make the same mistake twice.

Coffinmaker

[Major 2]

The easiest  way is smell, Veg. Tan has that rich sweet aroma you associate with leather.
also it will spot or soak with a few drops of water.

Chrome tan is waxier , water resistant and has a chemical like smell.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Chrome tanned leather was used a lot for money belts in the day, but you didn't want bullet loops on these belts, chrome tanned leather will eat into the brass casings and cause them to degrade...as a money belt they wore like iron and were weather resistant...Most leather outlets can tell you which is what in regards to types of tanning, always ask before buying...


tEN wOLVES....