leather rifle sling

Original pre-WWI US Army/USMC M1903 Leather Sling for the M1903 Springfield – Marked: Rock Island Arsenal 1903 – VERY RARE. The sling is marked Rock Island Arsenal 1903. The marking are very faint but are readable. They are easier to see than they appear in the photo’s. This sling has the correct Blackened Brass hook. The sling is used, see photo’s for condition. The sling has both leather keeper. The leather is soft and supple. There is some minor wrinkling on the surface of the leather. No deep cracks or breaks. The leather has darken with age, but still retains that rich russet brown color. The sticting is all tight and intact. This is an Original Functional pre-WWI era Sling and would look great on a WWI era rifle. These early M1903 Slings are Very RARE. The M1903 sling was patterned after the M1887 Sling and was adopted to be used with the NEW M1903 Rifle. The sling was 48 long and had the same type of brass adjustment frog and button as the M1887 sling. The M1903 slings were dated (1903 & 1904 were observed) and all examples were believed to be made by Rock Island Arsenal. While marginally adequate as a carrying sling, it was not long enough to be useful as a shooting aid. The sling was replaced with the M1907 sling, which was used through WWI & WWII. NOTE: this is a collectible item, suitable for a correct historic display. It is NOT recommened for actual use. This is the sling that was commonly used on the M1917 Enfield, the M1 Garand, the M1903 Springfield, the M1903A3 Springfield and the M1941 Johnson Rifles. Check out my other items. The free listing tool. The item “Pre-WWI US ARMY M1903 Leather Sling M1903 Springfield Rifle R. I. A. 1903 RARE” is in sale since Saturday, October 10, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Personal, Field Gear”. The seller is “koolstuff1958″ and is located in Henderson, Nevada. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• country: USA
• War time period: WWI 1914-1918
• description: M1903 Sling
• description 1`: M1903 Leather rifle sling
• Original or Reproduction: Original
• Time Period, War: pre-WWI before 1914

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! This means about 60 calendar days. There is a possibility as orders increase It will be longer. I don’t expect it to be but in that case I will notify you. Please keep this in mind and if this is too long you , please don’t order. Im not able to make any faster because of order volume and quality I insist on. Right or left hand and caliber. Monogram initials too if desired at no charge. Color is natural 8 oz leather for cover and 12oz for the sling. NOTE: back side of sling will be covered with leather. Sorry I don’t have pics to show. Forearm matching all included. As seen in pics these are incorporated into the stock cover and barrel. Assemble is set in a side mount arrangement allowing this to be carried across chest or across back in bandoleer style. Also comes with matching lever wrap! I can add stamped initials if wanting to at no extra charge. Sling is fully adjustable (54 long) , will hold up to 13 cartridges (depending on size) of your choice or none at all if desired. Cover conforms , Fits tightly to stock as seen. Laces like a shoe. This is very comfortable and works great for carrying while on foot , horseback or atv. Must have stock sites. You will really enjoy the looks and functionality of this set up! I’ve had extremely good feedback on this one. Please read my feed back! Note see more at ” gunstockcover ” on web. The item “Leather Gunstock Cover, Sling, Forearm No Drill Rossi Ranchhand Henry Mares Leg” is in sale since Wednesday, December 23, 2015. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Hunting\Gun Parts\Rifle”. The seller is “bulmast1″ and is located in East Leroy, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Type: Stock
• Brand: Rossi
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• For Gun Make: Rossi Henry
• For Gun Model: ranch hand mares leg center fire and 22