[Mauser720]

Chip -

On the K98 slings, you can use regular saddle soap and just follow the directions on the container. An old toothbrush is useful for this purpose. You should be able to get some saddle soap wherever shoe polish is sold.

After they dry, you can see if they are still flexible. Some people use Neatsfoot Oil (usually also available wherever shoe polish is sold) to restore the flexibility of leather. However, the problem with Neatsfoot Oil is that it will also darken the color of the leather. Depending on what color leather you have to start with, this may or may not be a problem.

Another choice for treating the leather (if it has to be treated after you clean it) is Kiwi brand "Leather Lotion." There are some other more expensive things you can try, but Leather Lotion is readily available, practical, won't darken the leather, and it's effective.

Mauser720 - Ron