[rotorwrench]

I've always used neetsfoot oil. Old hides like a natural oil like that to restore plyability issues. My Uncle brought home all sorts of Japanese equipment after Tarawa and other Marine Corp battles. He didn't get a long Arisaka but he did bring back a type 44 carbine as well as a type 94 pistol and a nice samurai sword. A friend of mine had a long type 99 Arisaka. It was rough and had no sling.