leather rifle sling

Very good condition and guaranteed original US Army leather sling for the Trapdoor Springfield and Krag rifles. Full length one piece sling (not sewn 2 piece sling) about 68 long end to end and 1 3/16 wide and is all complete including brass hook, button, and both leather keeper loops. Leather remains quite soft and supple and shows some normal wear and some surface cracking to leather. Leather wears a very attractive chocolate brown appearance. Sling is as it was origionally made well over 100 years ago. Clearly marked with US Army inspector initials which appear to read E. Next to ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL” marking and out on fastening button end, “WV? A very hard to find original sling for your Trapdoor Springfield or Krag. Please review the pictures which are part of the items description. You will receive your item timely and well packaged. The item “RIA US ARMY TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD KRAG RIFLE LEATHER SLING ORIGINAL COMPLETE” is in sale since Tuesday, March 01, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Spanish-Amer War (1898-1902)\Original Period Items”. The seller is “upnorth2day” and is located in Midwest USA. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States