Trapdoor & Krag Leather Sling 71 Rock Island Arsenal, E. H. S. & J. Y. S

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)