I have an old 1907 sling that came with a 03 Springfield that's in need of some serious attention. My approach would be to clean it with saddle soap, let it dry, and then treat it with olive oil. The reason for latter is that I was told years ago that neats foot oil would open up cracks in old leather and olive oil wouldn't. I don't do this kind of thing too often and figured the gunsmithing forum would be the best place to ask for help. Any and all advice is much appreciated and thanks.


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