I could not find any marks anywhere but I would say by the look and feel of this it is likely WW1 era. The smaller strap side is 24.5 inches lone with the total length (including fold) of the larger side at about 50 inches. Very thick and heavy leather intended for military use. The item “M1907 LEATHER RIFLE SLING SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND M1903 WWI WWII” is in sale since Monday, April 30, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Personal, Field Gear”. The seller is “laz-e-bid” and is located in Alexandria, Kentucky. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Indian War Era US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Sling – 4th Pattern – Original – Very Nice Condition. This is the Later Shorter, 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 66.5″ long. The sling has the oval holes. This sling is made from a single length of leather, NOT the salvage civil was musket slings that were sewen together. The leather is soft and supple. Some wrinkling, no cracks or crazing in the leather. No breaks in the leather. It has the original sling keepers. Still has the original russett brown color. There are no visible manufacture markings 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 4th Pat 2″ 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.
Original WWII Era US Army/USMC M1907 Leather Sling for the M1903 Springfield, M1918 BAR or M1917 Enfiled – Marked: HICKOK 1943 – Excellent Condition. The sling is faintly marked: HICKOK and dated 1943. This sling has the correct WWII Steel hooks. The sling is used, see photo’s for condition. Shows very little evidence of prior usage. The sling has both leather keeper. The leather is soft and supple. There are no wrinkling nor cracks on the surface of the leather. The leather has darken with age, but still retains its rich russet brown color. The stitching is all tight and intact. This is an Original Functional WWII era Sling and would look great on a WWII era rifle. 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 item “WWII US M1907 Leather Sling M1903 Springfield M1 Garand Rifle Marked Hickok 1943″ is in sale since Friday, April 27, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment”. The seller is “koolstuff1958″ and is located in Henderson, Nevada. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This listing is for both slings pictured. The one sling is marked L. And is dated 1918 with some letters under that which I cannot make out. Both are pliable with some age cracking but they are not dry rotted. You will receive them both. Please feel free to ask questions and thank you for looking…. The item “US WW1 M1903 Springfield Leather Rifle Strap Slings 1918 L. L. & B. Co” is in sale since Monday, April 23, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Personal, Field Gear”. The seller is “ekop7020″ and is located in Anderson, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
E032M, (MAKE AN OFFER) This 1 has broken in 2 near the middle, but easily sewn back together, spliced in the way the Army did it , in the field. Comes complete with 1 brass claw and 1 brass button to fasten 1 end to trigger guard sling swivel & both leather sliding keeper loops. The item “M1873 SPRINGFIELD 45/70 RIFLE LEATHER SLING” is in sale since Thursday, April 19, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Indian Wars (1866-97)\Original Period Items”. The seller is “jpettit_antiques” and is located in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.
I removed this sling from a Springfield Trapdoor rifle made in the 1880′s. Sure looks to be that vintage. This would be ideal for a vintage Springfield rifle. The leather is in good shape. It shows some dry cracking but is sturdy. Overall, a nice sling and is made with good quality. Parts Questions and Requests. This would include fitment, period correct installation, additional pictures, etc. I would love to help you in any which way I can! Please be certain that all vintage parts are installed correctly and safely. We recommend a visual inspection and installation by a qualified gunsmith to assure utmost safety. I always strive to be fair and honest in my auctions! The item “Vintage Leather Sling 1880′s for Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Early Indian Wars” is in sale since Saturday, March 31, 2018. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Hunting\Vintage Hunting\Vintage Gun Parts”. The seller is “drwinchester1873″ and is located in Columbia, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.
I removed this sling from a Springfield Trapdoor rifle made in the 1870′s. Sure looks to be that vintage. This would be ideal for a vintage Springfield rifle. The leather is in good shape. It shows some dry cracking but is sturdy. This has a US marking, so you know its authentic and was used in Government war time action. Overall, a nice sling and is made with good quality. Parts Questions and Requests. This would include fitment, period correct installation, additional pictures, etc. I would love to help you in any which way I can! Please be certain that all vintage parts are installed correctly and safely. We recommend a visual inspection and installation by a qualified gunsmith to assure utmost safety. I always strive to be fair and honest in my auctions! The item “Vintage Leather Sling 1870′s for Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Early Indian US MARK” is in sale since Tuesday, April 10, 2018. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Hunting\Vintage Hunting\Vintage Gun Parts”. The seller is “drwinchester1873″ and is located in Columbia, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.
E032M, (MAKE AN OFFER) This 1 has broken in 2 near the middle, but easily sewn back together, spliced in the way the Army did it , in the field. Comes complete with 1 brass claw and 1 brass button to fasten 1 end to trigger guard sling swivel & both leather sliding keeper loops. The item “M1873 SPRINGFIELD 45/70 RIFLE LEATHER SLING” is in sale since Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Indian Wars (1866-97)\Original Period Items”. The seller is “jpettit_antiques” and is located in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.
I removed this sling from a Springfield Trapdoor rifle made in the 1870′s. Sure looks to be that vintage. This would be ideal for a vintage Springfield rifle. The leather is in good shape. It shows some dry cracking but is sturdy. This has a US marking, so you know its authentic and was used in Government war time action. Overall, a nice sling and is made with good quality. Parts Questions and Requests. This would include fitment, period correct installation, additional pictures, etc. I would love to help you in any which way I can! Please be certain that all vintage parts are installed correctly and safely. We recommend a visual inspection and installation by a qualified gunsmith to assure utmost safety. I always strive to be fair and honest in my auctions! The item “Vintage Leather Sling 1870′s for Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Early Indian US MARK” is in sale since Sunday, March 11, 2018. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Hunting\Vintage Hunting\Vintage Gun Parts”. The seller is “drwinchester1873″ and is located in Columbia, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.
WWI US G&K 1918 LEATHER M1907 SLING FOR 1903 SPRINGFIELD & 1917 ENFIELD RIFLE. GI issue M1907 Leather Sling for the 1903 Springfield and U. This sling comes from the estate of the original owner whose name can be provided to the new owner upon request. The sling remains in very good condition, way better than most of these early slings when encountered, is all intact including both of its original sewn leather keepers, and is not made up from parts. This sling was manufactured by G&K and is dated 1918. It is marked G&K 1918 between the leather keepers and also bears the stamp’R-S’ just above one of the brass’buckles’. These slings were also used post WWI and into the earlier years of WWII on the M1 Garand Rifle as well. The item “WWI US G&K 1918 LEATHER M1907 SLING FOR 1903 SPRINGFIELD & 1917 ENFIELD RIFLE” is in sale since Sunday, March 04, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Other US WWII Original Items”. The seller is “mlb1119″ and is located in Maize, Kansas. This item can be shipped to United States.
