leather rifle sling

Spanish-American War Era US M1898 Leather Sling for the Krag Rifle – Original – NICE Condition. Up for sale is a Spanish American War US M1898 Leather Sling for the Krag Rifle. This is the later sling designed specifically for the M1898 Krag Rifle. It has a single brass hook with a loop end and brass stud. The leather is soft and supple. There are surface cracks in the leather, see photos. No tears in the leather. It has both leather sling keepers and the brass stud. The sling is used, please see photos for condition. This sling over 125 year old may not be strong enough to support the weight of the rifle. Attempting to use this sling to actually carry a rifle will probably break the sling. DO NOT use this sling to carry your rifle. Check out my other items. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Spanish-Amer War (1898-1902)\Original Period Items”. The seller is “koolstuff1958″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Item: Model 1898 Leather Rifle Sling
• Branch of Service: US Army
• Time Period: Spanish American War 1898-1902
• Country: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Featured Refinements: Krag
• Time Period Manufactured: Spanish-Amer War (1898-1902)
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Weapon: US Krag Rifle or Carbine

M1887 Springfield Trapdoor and Krag Rifle Leather Sling, looks to be marked Rock Island Arsenal G. Used, shows wear and age. Looks like it was brown originally. You will only receive the item in the description as pictured. Anything in the background or not shown and not mentioned in the description is not included. Usually I do not use stock photos, normally I only have one or two of something at any given time. It was not a mistake, please do not contact me about it. I typically have auctions end Sunday and work weekends so asking during the week is best. BIN and OBO listings run until canceled so disregard this for them as they will be relisted at the end of the cycle. I do not combine items from different weeks, please do not ask. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Indian Wars (1866-97)\Original Period Items”. The seller is “supertrashdiggerman” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Conflict: Indian Wars (1866-97)
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Theme: Militaria

One original US issue brown leather sling with brass fittings, couldnt find any markings, traces but nothing legible, I took this one off a Krag that I stripped, but it will work for the US model of 1917 rifle, springfield 1903, 1903A3,1903 Mk. 1, or the M-1 garand. See my other listings for more WW1 and WW2 US rifle parts and accessories. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Personal, Field Gear”. The seller is “tagmil” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Region of Origin: United States
• For Gun Make: 1903 M1 Garand 1903A3
• Color: Brown
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Material: Leather
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Unbranded
• For Gun Type: Rifle
• For Gun Model: Garand
• Type: Sling
• Specific Part: Sling
• Gauge/Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
• Conflict: WW I (1914-18)

One original US issue brown leather sling with brass fittings, couldnt find any markings, traces but nothing legible, I took this one off a Krag that I stripped, but it will work for the US model of 1917 rifle, springfield 1903, 1903A3,1903 Mk. 1, or the M-1 garand. See my other listings for more WW1 and WW2 US rifle parts and accessories. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Personal, Field Gear”. The seller is “tagmil” and is located in this country: US.

• Region of Origin: United States
• For Gun Make: 1903 M1 Garand 1903A3
• Color: Brown
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Material: Leather
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Unbranded
• For Gun Type: Rifle
• For Gun Model: Garand
• Type: Sling
• Specific Part: Sling
• Gauge/Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
• Conflict: WW I (1914-18)

One original US issue brown leather sling with brass fittings, couldnt find any markings, traces but nothing legible, I took this one off a Krag that I stripped, but it will work for the US model of 1917 rifle, springfield 1903, 1903A3,1903 Mk. 1, or the M-1 garand. See my other listings for more WW1 and WW2 US rifle parts and accessories. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Personal, Field Gear”. The seller is “tagmil” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Region of Origin: United States
• For Gun Make: 1903 M1 Garand 1903A3
• Color: Brown
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Material: Leather
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Unbranded
• For Gun Type: Rifle
• For Gun Model: Garand
• Type: Sling
• Specific Part: Sling
• Gauge/Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
• Conflict: WW I (1914-18)

One original US issue brown leather sling with brass fittings, couldnt find any markings, traces but nothing legible, I took this one off a Krag that I stripped, but it will work for the US model of 1917 rifle, springfield 1903, 1903A3,1903 Mk. 1, or the M-1 garand. See my other listings for more WW1 and WW2 US rifle parts and accessories. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Personal, Field Gear”. The seller is “tagmil” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Region of Origin: United States
• For Gun Make: 1903 M1 Garand 1903A3
• Color: Brown
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Material: Leather
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Unbranded
• For Gun Type: Rifle
• For Gun Model: Garand
• Type: Sling
• Specific Part: Sling
• Gauge/Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
• Conflict: WW I (1914-18)

Very nice looking sling. It is approximately 71 inches. It has minor surface wear. It is very strong with firm but pliable leather. The surface is smooth for the most part with some spots having light surface cracking and wrinkling. It is stamped in the middle of the sling: ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL. & on the one tip below the brass button. The color is a medium brown with some darker spots. It has 2 very good looking keepers with strong stitching. The brass button looks very nice with some green tarnish. The brass frog also looks very nice and it is securely attached. This is a very nice sling. Overall, it looks nicely worn. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Indian Wars (1866-97)\Original Period Items”. The seller is “nrscss” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Time period: Indian Wars 1866-1897
• Item: Leather Rifle Sling
• Branch of Service: US Army Cavalry
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Featured Refinements: Springfield Trapdoor
• Other #2: M1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
• Conflict: Indian Wars (1866-97)

Very nice looking sling. It is approximately 71 inches. It has minor surface wear. It is very strong with firm but pliable leather. The surface is smooth for the most part with some spots having light surface cracking and wrinkling. It is stamped in the middle of the sling: ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL. & on the one tip below the brass button. The color is a medium brown with some darker spots. It has 2 very good looking keepers with strong stitching. The brass button looks very nice with some green tarnish. The brass frog also looks very nice and it is securely attached. This is a very nice sling. Overall, it looks nicely worn. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Indian Wars (1866-97)\Original Period Items”. The seller is “nrscss” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Time period: Indian Wars 1866-1897
• Item: Leather Rifle Sling
• Branch of Service: US Army Cavalry
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Featured Refinements: Springfield Trapdoor
• Other #2: M1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
• Conflict: Indian Wars (1866-97)

Very nice looking sling. It is approximately 71 inches. It has minor surface wear. It is very strong with firm but pliable leather. The surface is smooth for the most part with some spots having light surface cracking and wrinkling. It is stamped in the middle of the sling: ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL. & on the one tip below the brass button. The color is a medium brown with some darker spots. It has 2 very good looking keepers with strong stitching. The brass button looks very nice with some green tarnish. The brass frog also looks very nice and it is securely attached. This is a very nice sling. Overall, it looks nicely worn. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Indian Wars (1866-97)\Original Period Items”. The seller is “nrscss” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Time period: Indian Wars 1866-1897
• Item: Leather Rifle Sling
• Branch of Service: US Army Cavalry
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Featured Refinements: Springfield Trapdoor
• Other #2: M1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
• Conflict: Indian Wars (1866-97)

Very nice looking sling. It is approximately 71 inches. It has minor surface wear. It is very strong with firm but pliable leather. The surface is smooth for the most part with some spots having light surface cracking and wrinkling. It is stamped in the middle of the sling: ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL. & on the one tip below the brass button. The color is a medium brown with some darker spots. It has 2 very good looking keepers with strong stitching. The brass button looks very nice with some green tarnish. The brass frog also looks very nice and it is securely attached. This is a very nice sling. Overall, it looks nicely worn. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Indian Wars (1866-97)\Original Period Items”. The seller is “nrscss” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Time period: Indian Wars 1866-1897
• Item: Leather Rifle Sling
• Branch of Service: US Army Cavalry
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Featured Refinements: Springfield Trapdoor
• Other #2: M1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
• Conflict: Indian Wars (1866-97)