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Kirk Fitzgerald

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April 9, 2016 - 9:21 pm

Does any one know length of the “Factory” sling Winchester put on their rifles of the era? Does any one have a picture (close up) of said sling, particularity of the hardware? Does some one make a reproduction of the sling?

I have a nice 1886 and a set of original swivel hooks that I would like to show off so I am looking for a sling. I have a piece of an original sling so I know it is 1 inch wide , 3/16 inch thick , plain leather and one swivel hook was attached with a black button and slit set up.

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April 17, 2016 - 11:31 pm

This is the best I have …. a photo I took a few years ago of a friend’s ’86 with an original sling.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/3855Win/August-Page-Flat_zpsgfboner2.jpg

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April 18, 2016 - 1:13 am

Hi,

That is a neat picture of an Winchester sling, and the buckle. Any bets on how long it will be before someone tries to fake a 100 year old leather sling? Maybe they are now.

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April 19, 2016 - 12:10 am

win 35-55 and Walter (Wallby),

Thanks for the photo is is the best that I have seen for an old sling. From this photo and the March photo in the WACA Calendar I have a good idea what to look for.

Walter the closest sling I have found is very close to the two photos. It is from Suzy’s Surplus, Natural Tanned Leather Rifle Sling 58″ L X 15/16 ” W. They make no claim to being other than what they advertise. The sling actually measures 1″ wide (original W). If anyone is looking for a look a like era period sling this is the closest I found after a bunch of hours looking.

Thank you again, Smile

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July 9, 2016 - 10:40 pm

Not exactly like the originals, but similar, are the brown leather German G-3 slings. Another option I use on shooter grade guns is the older Marlin slings that are simple slide buckle and button closure end.