leather rifle sling

This is a vintage, authentic, USGI. M1907 leather sling for the M1903 Springfield rifle. This sling is approximately 104 years old! I have read that to gauge the authenticity of items like this, the brass keepers(frogs) are the most important. You’ll notice close-up photos, and they look like they are connected with brass rivets. I bought this item from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) who received it from US Army warehouses, probably attached to a rifle. The slings were detached, folded carefully and put in storage. I can show a copy of my receipt upon request. This is the real deal. This was a US government issue leather sling for World War I. Provenance is: US Government, to the CMP, to me. It was in storage, possibly, for 50 years or more! It was pretty dry when I obtained it, so I soaked it in pure neatsfoot oil, the same oil people use for reins, saddles and other leather equipment for horses. There are no tears evident. There are some superficial cracks from military usage, and age. The neatsfoot oil made this leather very soft and supple. That said, this is a for a museum piece rifle, or for a collector to put on their M1903, or M1917 World War I rifle. I would not use this sling to “loop up” on the target range! BONUS : included free with these sights are some National Rifle and Pistol Match memorabilia from Camp Perry, Ohio. This will be in the form of stickers and/or a commemorative hat pin. But don’t worry, you will not be returning this! Just check my Feedback. Feedback : I leave feedback after it is left for me. Thank you for looking! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Other US WWI Original Items”. The seller is “61daniel” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

I kindly appreciate all the interest from my past listing of this sling and I have spent the past 2 weeks constructing another sling, so offered here is a great replica of the famous, impossible to find, USAF M13 Aircrewman shoulder pistol holster sling that was made famous by Lee Harvey Oswald when he used it with his (using the term “his” loosely) Italian Carcano rifle on November 22nd, 1963 in Dallas Texas. This replica is handmade nearly exact to the original I have, including the original style crimp fit plain faced double cap rivets, etc. Please see my pics of my original sling next to this replica to see the near exact construction and dimensions. Features same quality and thickness of leather, plus the correct black finish and shape, plus I was able to achieve just the right amount of grime/dirt to really complete the look. This example truly compliments the look of your Oswald Carcano replica set-up and is a must have to complete your LHO clone rifle display, so don’t miss it as it takes me quite a long time to make this and doubt I’ll be making any more. The last few of these I made are now being used in several museum displays and Television/movie documentaries regarding the assassination. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Historical Memorabilia\Political\US\Presidents & First Ladies”. The seller is “wpaartmike1″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• First Lady: Jacqueline Kennedy (later Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis)
• President: John F. Kennedy
• Material: Leather
• Theme: Political
• Type: Rifle Sling
• Year: 2021
• Term in Office: 1961-63
• Signed: No
• Country/Region: United States

Custom tooled leather rifle sling personalized with your name and choice of accent stamp above. Don’t see a accent stamp you like or you would like us to make your ranch brand or have a special quote? We make leather stamps also and would be happy to work with you on that and truly make your sling one of a kind. We use the traditional method of staining and finishing your rifle sling so it is ensured to last many generations to come. Sling measures 37 “x 2-1/4″ adjustable strap tapers to 1 to fit most rifles. Made in Willow Springs, Missouri USA. Please pick from the images in the photos to have a accent image go above the name. We need that number along with the name or initials you would like personalized. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 8 CHARACTERS. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Hunting\Range & Shooting Equipment\Slings & Swivels”. The seller is “knivesunplugged” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• WOULD YOU LIKE IT PADDED: YES PLEASE
• Features: Padded
• Material: Leather
• For Gun Type: Rifle
• Sport/Activity: Shooting
• Carry Position: 12 o’clock
• Brand: Spring Creek Saddlery
• Carry Location: Shoulder
• Type: Rifle Sling