gap Posted April 12, 2017 Share #1 Posted April 12, 2017 I picked up this sling set at the local flea market. It was on an old .22 rifle. The short strap is manufacturer marked and dated 1918 and is no doubt a legitimate M1907 short strap. The long strap is unmarked and only 43.5 inches long. My understanding is that M1907 long straps were 47-48 inches long. However, the two straps appear to have been together for a long time judging by the wear and verdigris. The brass claws are almost identical. Also, the long strap has the right number of holes and the feeder end holes start 3/4 inches from the end, which is correct, and the claw end holes start 2.75 inches from the end, also correct. However, the holes on the long strap are 1.25 inches apart rather than 1.19 inches. Any opinions on the long strap are appreciated. Long strap is on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted April 12, 2017 rivets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted April 12, 2017 long strap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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doyler Posted April 12, 2017 Share #6 Posted April 12, 2017 Just a thought....maybe it was shortened ? The straps/slings I have vary a bit on end tip finnishing but generally tend to be rounded or semi rounded with rounded corners opposed to a flat striaght cut edge. Have had slings that are unmarked and then some dated and inspector marked on one section only. Looking quick at a loose WW2 sling I have compared to a couple 1918s its a bit staighte cut on the end but still has rounded corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted April 13, 2017 Share #7 Posted April 13, 2017 It does look like the end of the long strap has been cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted April 13, 2017 Still has 10 holes though. However, It would make sense to shorten it as it was on a .22 rifle. Are you guys talking about the feeder end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 13, 2017 Share #9 Posted April 13, 2017 Im looking at photo #2 and thinking the end has been cut where the hook is located.There is a squared off area on the second strap/hook. The rivits can be tapped out on these and the hook removed and reset.Thinking the end should be more rounded like the top strap.This end being clipped or cut could explain why the number of holes are still present.Honestly I have never counted the holes in any of the slings I have or owned. Slings I have are typically rounded on the tips from this period and there can be variations. Possible your straps are a "marriage of convienance" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted April 13, 2017 The bottom strap in the photo is legit, it is the short strap and dated 1918, the top strap is in question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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