January 10, 2018
Indian War Era US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Sling – 4th Pattern – Original – Nice Condition. This is the Early Longer, 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 70″ 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 surface cracks and minor crazing on the surface of the leather. No breaks through the leather. It has the original sling keepers. Still has the original dark brown color. The sling is very faintly marked with the inspector initals at the tip of the sling. No other visible markings. 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 1″ is in sale since Thursday, January 04, 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.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Country: United States of America
- Time Period: Indian Wars 1866-1897
- Item: Trapdoor or Krag Rifle Sling
- Weapon: M1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
- Branch of Service: US Army
- Style: 4th Type or Pattern
Featured are my airsoft ICS m1 Garand, 12 magazines, 2 original cotton bandolier that hold six magazines each, and a leather m1907 sling. Rifle is used but in hood, working condition. Hits hard, hits accurate. Adjustable hop up, about 400 FPS, internal mosfet and fuse, high temp wiring. Adjustable sights, rear peep sight adjustable for bondage and distance. Individual serial number, licensed by ICS. The item “Airsoft ICS M1 Garand AEG with m1907 leather sling, 2 bandolier, and 12 magazine” is in sale since Tuesday, January 09, 2018. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Airsoft\Guns\Electric\Rifle”. The seller is “smith-hudso” and is located in White Salmon, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States.
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, January 04, 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.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Country: United States of America
- Time Period: Indian Wars 1866-1897
- Item: Trapdoor or Krag Rifle Sling
- Weapon: M1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
- Branch of Service: US Army
- Style: 4th Type or Pattern