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Missing short strap that attaches to buckle end. Really neat piece of WW2 history. Up for sale is this vintage Swedish Military m/96 m/38 rifle sling. This variant is distinguished by having exactly 24 adjustment holes punched into the leather. The “Swedish Crown” is prominently stamped to the underside of the leather just below the buckle. The “yellow tape” around the loop is further verification of this slings authenticity. Swedish military arsenal color-coding or soldier personalization was common on different types of gear issued during war time. Sling measures 48 1/2 inches in length. This is a truly rare find and a must have for your WW2 collection. The 24 Adjustment Holes The Rifle vs. Exactly 24 adjustment holes. Identifies this as a standard. M/96 or m/38 rifle sling. There is a famous nuance in Swedish surplus collecting: authentic, ultra-rare m/94. Slings must have exactly 25 adjustment holes. Having 24 holes confirms this sling was manufactured specifically for the full-length infantry rifles or short rifles, rather than the carbine variants. The Crown Stamp (Dating the Leather). The single crown stamped into the leather is an official Swedish military acceptance mark. Indicates that the sling was manufactured. After 1943, the military arsenal system transition mostly shifted toward using a triple-crown stamp cluster or stylized modern stamps. Your sling is an authentic World War II-era or earlier piece. The Yellow “Tape-Type” Substance. The yellow material wrapped around the belt loop (keeper) is a classic example of. Swedish military arsenal color-coding or soldier personalization. Regimental / Rack ID. It was incredibly common for Swedish armories to use colored vinyl tape, lacquer-soaked cloth, or heavy paint bands on leather loops to visually categorize weapons by platoon, training regiment, or guard rotation. Condition or Modification Marking. In training environments like the. Or civilian volunteer shooting clubs, a yellow band often quickly identified a rifle configured with specific target sights or calibrated for specific training ammunition. Because it features 24 holes and an early crown stamp, this sling is a beautifully preserved piece of pre-1943 Swedish military history.

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This Vintage 50s Austrian Gendarmerie Police M1 Carbine Rifle Leather Sling is in good, clean condition overall and only shows mild evidence of age and service. The sling is well marked and was made by Stolla of Vienna , Austria sometime in the mid 50s. The sling is stamped “1 GBA 56, ” appearing to indicate Gendarmerie Procurement Office 1956. ” Several ink inscriptions are also present, one appearing to read “Jager. The brown leather is in very good, supple condition and shows no signs of damage from abuse or neglect. The brass hardware is clean and functions exactly as you would expect. This sling would make an excellent addition to any advanced M1 Carbine collection and would be difficult to upgrade. Please examine the photographs carefully for the best description of condition, the sling shown is the one you will receive. You are responsible for knowing the laws that apply to your area and obeying them.

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Antique US Civil War Carbine Rifle Leather Sling with Hook. Original Antique US Civil War Carbine Rifle. Leather Sling with Hook. The reproduction belt buckle is installed. Original one is included. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.

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Offered is an original Austrian police issue leather sling manufactured for use with the M1 Carbine rifle. This sling is maker marked Stolla Wien in an oval next to the stud. It is also marked 1ABT. 5C62 for the 1st Abteilung Section, 5C, 62 (Gendarmerie procurement office 1962). This sling is complete and full length. It is offered as pictured and shows only normal wear and has no rips, tears, repairs, or modifications. These slings used to be rather plentiful but have dried up in recent years and are not extremely hard to find. This one is a nice, supple example.

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Original vintage sling for the French Berthier Carbine. The leather on this sling is not stiff but in fair-poor condition.

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Steyr Model 1895 Brown Leather Carbine Sling with Brass Buckle and Button. Thank you for your interest in our item. We hope your experience with Curt’s Gun Shop will meet your expectations. Have a great day. We have been in business providing our customers with excellent service and great finds nearly 40 years. Our store is located in Mifflinville, Pennsylvania. We specialize in used firearms and historical militaria and stock a wide variety of unique items. Hope you will stop in for a visit soon. M-F 10-6 and 9-4 on Saturdays. We will answer your emails M-F 9-4. We strive to accurately describe each of our listings and add lots of clear photos. That being said, we understand that sometimes it is difficult to meet all buyers expectations. Sales to Other Counties. Many of the items we sell on-line are at least 50 and in some case well over 100 years old. On top of that many of the items have literally “been through a war”. We work hard to accurately describe each item and give an honest description that highlights any defect the item may have. More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting. Make your listings stand out with FREE Vendio custom templates! FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.

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Thank you for looking at this listing for a Leather Carbine Sling made by Stolla Wien. This is an original World War III leather German sling. Please check out and follow our store for more World War II items.

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Original Austrian production carbine sling. Very hard to find.

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