Wow, mate!
It's great that the leather could be saved...I'm not surprised it soaked up so much of your conditioner.
Sometimes the old leather has just had it, & no matter how much you soak it, it has no fiber left in it.
I like the black, kinda unusually nice.
There's only one thing missing mate.....where's the bloody bar in wood Purdey????
Don't tease us, smile
Lovely job
franc