German K98k style side sling repro conditioned premium leather supple and usable

This is a high quality, reproduction, German/European style side sling, appx. /1″ span, of the type originally designed for German carbines and so on, specifically for the short Karabiner Kurz 98 or K98k, the 1934-45 standard bolt action large ring rifle of the HEERES ARMEE (often called “Wehrmacht”, which actually means “armed forces) two of which are used here, NOT FOR SALE, but to illustrate applications, appropriate specimens, and rigging details. This one has been detail QC’d and oil conditioned with premium quality neatsfoot, to make it more flexible, supple, and easier to install. That applications will also prolong the life of this very sturdy 12-ounce premium leather. A similar sling was used on the WWI Karabiner, the K. 98AZ, one of which is shown in a colorized imaged here with a 1918 storm trooper. These are NOT correct for that rifle, but WILL function and allow the firearm to be safely carried. There is no maker’s mark or date on here. Typical crosshatched leather, very sturdy keeper “froschen”, keeper, and “adjuster” or “buckle” an incorrect term but they were often called that! Rare originals are TOO VALUABLE to actually tote a heavy rifle.