WWI US ARMY M1907 Leather Sling For M1918A3 BAR Or M1 Garand Rifle -
Item History & Price
Original WWI Era US Army/USMC M1907 Leather Sling for the M1903 Springfield, M1918 BAR, M1917 Enfiled or M1 Garand Rifle - Three Hook Version - Very Nice ConditionUp for auction is an Original WWI Era US Army/USMC M1907 Leather Sling. There sling has faintly JF inspector initals. No other visible markings or dates. This sling has three correct WWI Blackened Brass Hooks. The sling is used, see photo's fo...r condition. The sling has both leather keepers. The leather is soft and supple. There is some minor wrinkling on the surface of the leather. The leather has darken with age, but still retains most of that rich russet brown color. The stitching is all tight and intact.This sling was originally made specifically for the M1918A3 BAR Rifle. It was made slightly longer and with three adjustment hooks, instead of two. This was to help make it easier to adjust the sling and to prevent the sling from slipping under the heavier weight and recoil of the weapon. This is a 1 1/4" standard width, so it is interchangable with any WWI or WWII era US Rifle. This is an Original Functional WWI era Sling and would look great on a WWI 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. Please visit our Ebay Store and sign up for our FREE Newsletter!INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS ARE WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!Please see photo.Check out my other items!Please use shipping calculator for shipping cost to your area. Payment accepted via Paypal. Most items shipped with in two business days of receiving payment.If you have any questions, please allow us enough time to respond prior to the end of the auction.Thanks for looking. Check out our other Auctions and our Ebay Store.
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