leather rifle sling

Indian War Era US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Sling – 5th Pattern – Original – Nice Condition. This is the 4th Pattern Sling, with the wide prong hook at one end and a brass stud loop at the other end. The sling is approximatley 1 1/4″ wide x 65″ long. The sling has the oval holes. This sling is a single length, made from salvaged civil was musket slings that were sewen together. The leather is soft and supple. Some minor cracks, no crazing. No breaks through the leather. It has the original sling keepers. Still has the original rich dark brown color. No visible markings on the sling. There is an H. Inspector marking on the end of the sling by the stud. The sling is used, please see photo’s for condition. The age of the leather, will make the sling weaker than when it was new, and may not be able to support the weight of the weapon. Check out my other items. The item “Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 5th Pat 4″ is in sale since Sunday, January 22, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Indian Wars (1866-97)\Original Period Items”. The seller is “koolstuff1958″ and is located in Henderson, Nevada. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country: United States of America
• Time Period: Indian Wars 1866-1897
• Item: Trapdoor or Krag Rifle Sling
• Weapon: M1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
• Branch of Service: US Army
• Style: 5th Type or Pattern
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States