Our slings are made the way they were originally issued, with blackened brass hardware. Over time, almost every sling ever made was polished to shiny brass, but they all started out blackened.
What is the historical period for this sling?
This is a reproduction of the leather sling used on US rifles from 1905 to 1944. The sling is stamped with a 1910 date, though some slings ship with an RIA 1918 date instead of the Boyt marking pictured. The blackened brass hardware is historically accurate for slings produced from the middle of WWII onwards. Earlier slings, from initial production through mid-WWII, had natural brass frogs.
What material is the sling made from?
The sling is made from natural unissued colour harness leather. The leather is of excellent quality, with nicely smoothed edges. It is described as strong and well-made.
Is the leather treated or unfinished?
The leather is unfinished and ships with a whitish waxy substance covering it. This waxy coating can be difficult to remove. The leather takes oil well and can be dyed to achieve a desired finish.
How does the sling fit or function?
The sling works great and is sturdy, making it suitable for competition use. The length of the short strap is slightly too short for the hooks to be assembled next to each other at maximum tightness. It is two holes short of this ideal fit.
Are there any markings on the sling?
The sling is stamped with a 1910 date. However, some slings ship with an RIA 1918 date instead of the Boyt marking shown in the product pictures. There are no markings below the hooks as shown in the pictures.
These answers are generated automatically from this product's own description and from customer reviews. They are a guide only and we take no responsibility for their accuracy. If a detail matters to your purchase, please ask us about this item to confirm it before ordering.
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