NamHelmet Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 What rifle do you suppose this sling goes to? Link to post Share on other sites
NamHelmet Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Close up shot of the middle Link to post Share on other sites
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NamHelmet Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 closeup of a metal part (by the way the first picture is the most accurate portrayal of the leather color (a standard brown). The other pictures make it look darker than it really is. Link to post Share on other sites
dalbert Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Looks like a standard M1907 leather sling to me. It was used on M1903's, M1917's, M1 Garands. M14's, Combat Shotguns, and just about any other military rifle with sling swivels from the WWI era and beyond. David Albert dalbert@sturmgewehr.com NRA Life MemberPast President, The American Thompson AssociationAmerican Society of Arms CollectorsOhio Gun Collectors AssociationCarbine ClubGarand Collectors Association International Ammunition AssociationContributing Writer, Small Arms Review MagazineCo-Author, "Thompson Manuals, Catalogs, & Other Paper Items" Collector GuideOne of the "Other Authors" of "The Ultimate Thompson Book," by Tracie L. HillEagle Scout, and Member of NESA Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 closeup of a metal part (by the way the first picture is the most accurate portrayal of the leather color (a standard brown). The other pictures make it look darker than it really is. THe color can flutcuate and vary a lot depending on its use over the years.Often the color under the slides or other protected areas is most closely to what it looked like originally when new. In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
NamHelmet Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 THe color can flutcuate and vary a lot depending on its use over the years.Often the color under the slides or other protected areas is most closely to what it looked like originally when new. That makes sense. I can't seem to find the markings anywhere (perhaps they will show up after treating the leather). What throws me off is here are the adjusters for a confirmed M1907 sling. They aren't quite the same. But I do agree with you though. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike D Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 What rifle do you suppose this sling goes to? The sling in question is NOT a M1907 sling. It's aftermarket. Probably '50-'60's. M1907 slings have three rivets, not two. I have one on my sporter. It fit the period of rifle/scope I used. Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Flick Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 The sling in question is NOT a M1907 sling. It's aftermarket. Probably '50-'60's. M1907 slings have three rivets, not two. Yup. Gotta agree with Mike. This sling is not USGI. The other telltale sign is that there are metal fasteners on the keepers. The keepers on genuine M1907 slings are sewn. Regards, Charlie Flick Link to post Share on other sites
dalbert Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I should have looked at this more closely prior to my initial response. At first glance, it looked like an M1907 sling, but in hindsight, it definitely is not. Kudos to Mike D and Charlie Flick for their correct assessments.... David Albert dalbert@sturmgewehr.com NRA Life MemberPast President, The American Thompson AssociationAmerican Society of Arms CollectorsOhio Gun Collectors AssociationCarbine ClubGarand Collectors Association International Ammunition AssociationContributing Writer, Small Arms Review MagazineCo-Author, "Thompson Manuals, Catalogs, & Other Paper Items" Collector GuideOne of the "Other Authors" of "The Ultimate Thompson Book," by Tracie L. HillEagle Scout, and Member of NESA Link to post Share on other sites
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