Hemp or jute rope sling care

RDGAC · 18th July 2011, 02:31 PM

Howdy chaps. As some of you may be aware, I've acquired myself another jezail, which came with (among other things) a rope sling. I'm not sure what sort of rope it is, but my guess is either hemp or jute. It's not in terribly good shape (though it will, in fact, support the weight of the gun quite happily); it's fraying readily, shedding small bits of fibre whenever it's rubbed, and its ends have been oiled or tarred at some point in its life.

I really don't know how to care for this thing. Obviously I think its load-bearing days are over (though it still seems able to bear it just fine), but my main concern is the dryness and the ease with which it's disintegrating. Ideally I want to keep it with the gun, obviously, but if this comes down to environmental control then I'm a bit stuffed.

18th July 2011, 02:31 PM	#1
RDGAC Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York, UK Posts: 167	Hemp or jute rope sling care Howdy chaps. As some of you may be aware, I've acquired myself another jezail, which came with (among other things) a rope sling. I'm not sure what sort of rope it is, but my guess is either hemp or jute. It's not in terribly good shape (though it will, in fact, support the weight of the gun quite happily); it's fraying readily, shedding small bits of fibre whenever it's rubbed, and its ends have been oiled or tarred at some point in its life. I really don't know how to care for this thing. Obviously I think its load-bearing days are over (though it still seems able to bear it just fine), but my main concern is the dryness and the ease with which it's disintegrating. Ideally I want to keep it with the gun, obviously, but if this comes down to environmental control then I'm a bit stuffed. Attached Images