August 10, 2026
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.
