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The light weight M1907
reproduction slings which I make and sell are basically a copy of the
original M1907 sling from the period about the end of WWI and WWII. The
leather used for this sling is top quality Hermann Oak strap leather,
which means quality and longevity. Accordingly, it carries a
significantly higher cost. The thickness of the leather has been chosen
to duplicate the thickness of the original M1907 slings. In my opinion,
that thickness is not adequate for use of this sling for serious
competitive National Match target shooting. For serious competitive
National Match target shooting, I recommend purchasing my heavy duty NM
leather service rifle sling. For more info on that heavy duty NM leather
service rifle sling contact me at the phone number/email address shown
below.
You have the choice of the hooks being either new manufacture brass or
new manufacture gray parkerized steel. The D-ring is solid brass
(usually blackened brass) and is recycled from original US service rifle
slings from the WWI era. However, there are some other differences. The
rivets on the hooks are copper instead of the original brass. All the
stitching on the sling and keepers has been done by hand using
artificial sinew instead of the original machine stitching using cotton
thread. Artificial sinew is more durable and will outlast cotton thread
more than tenfold.
The reproduction sling will be treated with pure 100% Neatsfoot Oil.
That oil combined with a secret amount of golden Hawaiian sunshine
produces a beautiful reddish brown color for the sling which is very
pleasing to the eye. The sling will fit any US service rifle which has 1
¼ inch width sling swivels. The length of the upper half (the long
strap) will be 48 inches or longer. There will not be any stampings on
the sling. Below are some pictures of a sample repro sling.
The spirit of the American riflemen who used these types of slings still
lingers in some of the hardware of these slings and hopefully will
follow their new owners in life and bring them honor, fame and true love
of country. Owners will have a sling to be proud of. My price for this
reproduction M1907 sling is currently $70 postpaid. Satisfaction is
guaranteed, or your money will be refunded if the sling is returned
within 10 days of receipt. To place an order, phone or email me. |