Rare Swiss K31 K11 Original Leather Rifle Sling No Markings

Swiss K31 K11 leather rifle sling with no makers mark. Likely a surplus item at some point. Sling shows significant wear and age which corresponds with it being a vintage item. No provenance can be ascertained since there are no visible markings present on the sling. Therefore, I relied upon common characteristics of the original Swiss K31 and K11 slings to verify it’s authenticity. Authentic, unissued, or “no markings” Swiss K31 and K11 leather rifle slings are relatively rare. While most original Swiss slings were stamped with the saddler’s maker mark, date, and army acceptance stamp, unmarked authentic slings exist, though many on the market today are quality reproductions. This one is definitely not. Key Features of the Original Design. Heavy-duty, vegetable-tanned cowhide, usually in a rich brown or reddish-brown color. Standard width is typically 1 1/8. Features an original steel or brass quick-detach claw/clip at the front (for the upper barrel band) and a standard sliding buckle for length adjustment.