Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 4th Pat 1
April 3, 2020
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 war musket slings that were sewen together. The leather is soft and supple. Some surface cracks, no 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 faintly marked with the inspector initals at the tip of the sling. No other visible markings or dates. 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 Friday, April 3, 2020. 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
