Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 3rd Pat

Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 3rd Pat

Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 3rd Pat

Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 3rd Pat

Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 3rd Pat

Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 3rd Pat

Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 3rd Pat

Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 3rd Pat

Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 3rd Pat

Indian War Era US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Sling – 3rd Pattern – Original – Nice Condition. This is the 3rd Pattern Sling, with the narrow 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 round holes. This sling is a single length, NOT made from salvage civil was musket slings that were sewen together. The leather is soft and supple. Some surface cracking and crazing on the surface of the sling. No deep cracks or crazing. No breaks through the leather. It has the original sling keepers. Still has the original rich dark brown color. There are no visible markings or dates on the sling. 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 3rd Pat” is in sale since Thursday, April 26, 2018. 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/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • 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: 3rd Type or Pattern

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