PaulS Posted April 9, 2017 Share #1 Posted April 9, 2017 Today I found what looks like a original Kerr sling of pre WWII vintage. Is this sling correct for the US M1917 Enfield or M1 Thompson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 9, 2017 Share #2 Posted April 9, 2017 Nice looking original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted April 9, 2017 Share #3 Posted April 9, 2017 I can't speak for the 1917 Enfield, but it is correct for the M-1 Thompson. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted April 9, 2017 Share #4 Posted April 9, 2017 If the long piece is about 40" long, it's for a Thompson. If it's much longer, about 54" long, it's for an M1917. I'd like to see more photos of the rivets on both sides. It looks original, but there are quite a few fakes out there, and most of the fakes have been made to look aged, like this one. I see that one of the rivets is split slightly in two places. While not a 100% indicator, split rivets attract suspicion of a possible reproduction. Here is a reference you may want to review. (About halfway down the page) http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10090 David Albert [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted April 10, 2017 If the long piece is about 40" long, it's for a Thompson. If it's much longer, about 54" long, it's for an M1917. I'd like to see more photos of the rivets on both sides. It looks original, but there are quite a few fakes out there, and most of the fakes have been made to look aged, like this one. I see that one of the rivets is split slightly in two places. While not a 100% indicator, split rivets attract suspicion of a possible reproduction. Here is a reference you may want to review. (About halfway down the page) http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10090 David Albert <script data-cfhash='f9e31' type="text/javascript">/* */</script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted April 10, 2017 I saw that website and it was very helpful in helping me decide whether to buy or not to buy this sling. I was looking at the rivets amogst other things when I was considering whether to buy or not. The rivets fully cover all rivet holes and was found in a tray of of mostly non military items at a gun show. The age, rivets and weave of the material is consistent with pics of original slings. At $12 I thought I would take the gamble. The guy did not seem to know what it was or really care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted April 10, 2017 Thank you to all who shared their knowledge to help me with my question on this sling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted April 10, 2017 Share #8 Posted April 10, 2017 For $12, you just can't go wrong Looks like a nice one to me. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted April 11, 2017 Thank you member 1208! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 11, 2017 Share #10 Posted April 11, 2017 One thing that really stands out on fake slings (or webbing in general) is the weave and quality of the canvas/webbing I have yet to see a fake piece that can duplicate the WW2 material in weave or quality. Fake/repro webbing has a different weave,feel and typically a fuzz to the material Even your sling being soild you can see the differance in the weave compared to fakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted April 14, 2017 Share #11 Posted April 14, 2017 Based on the additional photos, I believe it is original, and at $12, you did very well... David Albert [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted June 2, 2017 Thank you David and Doyler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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