Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 5th Pat 1
January 18, 2019
Indian War Era US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Sling – 5th Pattern – Original – Nice Condition. This is the 5th Pattern Sling, with the wide prong hook at one end and a brass stud loop at the other end. The sling is approximately 1 1/4″ wide x 65″ long. The sling has the oval holes. This sling is made from salvage civil war musket slings that were sewen together. The leather is soft and supple. No deep cracks or crazing. No breaks through the leather. It has the original sling keepers. Still has the original rich dark brown color. No visible markings on the sling. The sling is used, please see photo’s for condition. The age of the leather, will make the sling weaker than when it was new, and may not be able to support the weight of the weapon. Check out my other items. The item “Indian War US Army Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Leather Rifle Sling 5th Pat 1″ is in sale since Thursday, January 17, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Indian Wars (1866-97)\Original Period Items”. The seller is “koolstuff1958″ and is located in Henderson, Nevada. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country: United States of America
- Time Period: Indian Wars 1866-1897
- Item: Trapdoor or Krag Rifle Sling
- Weapon: M1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
- Branch of Service: US Army
- Style: 5th Type or Pattern
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
