leather rifle sling

Modified by British for. These slings were standard on the Gueres when the Boers bought them from the Portuguese Army. Very good used condition (especially for a 130 year old sling). This one looks to have been captured by a British soldier (based on modifications & markings as I have no knowledge of the actual history). The sling has been modified by removing the Steyr/Portuguese button stud that secured the loop together at the lower sling swivel. A lacing system the same as the one later used on the SMLE No1 was used. The inside has been stamped “GNRB94147″ which may be the Service number of the Artilleryman (Gunner/GNR) who used it on his Long Lee MLE. Sling is still soft & pliable. There is some wear and deterioration of the leather but few cuts or nicks that are serious. The sling is black on the outer surface and dark brown on most of the inner. Contact me before purchasing. Thank you and please check out my other auctions. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Great Britain\Personal, Field Gear”. The seller is “sapper00″ and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to Canada, all countries in Europe, United States.

• Region of Origin: Great Britain
• Modified Item: Yes
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Austria
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
• Modification Description: Original Steyr button for lower sling swivel was removed and Lee Enfield type lacing installed

These extreamly well made reproduction leather slings are made with copper rivets on the adjustment loops, full correct length for the aif & commonwealth military. Used often by the light horse. All serviceable condition, great for re-enactors. Suit all models of service rifles from martini henry, mle, smle models. Yes before anyone else asks, no the rifle is not included or for sale. Current batch of slings are not marked. Can be supplied in white leather with an additional surcharge – just ask. Yes, we do bulk deals for movies, groups & shops. If you can’t see it , ask i probably have some! Why not add auscam666 to your favourites list? Please contact me if you have any concerns with your item or questions before leaving feedback. Goods are charged at the current contract rate i have with australia post on the actual weight plus distance only and is inclusive of packaging costs for the item. If you are situated outside australia the tracking will not work until the item is scanned when it arrives into your country so please go to your local post office website or telephone them to ask about any delays as i cannot find anything out for you. No correspondence will be entered into on this matter as it is final. Spain, ukrain, belerus, russia, brazil, argentina, chile, india, pakistan, uae. We reserve the right to amend this list at any time without notice. Australia post or your local post authority is your first point of contact. If a multiple size is offered i need to know what size you want dispatched? Sizes are stated where known, items without sizes are advised as approximates only. This is also the case with camouflage clothing as some batches are darker or lighter than others, where possible if different sizes are ordered i will send matched colours together. Is a registered business and as such i cannot sit on the computer 24/7 to answer questions. I frequently do not log onto the computer over the weekend so don’t expect a reply straight away. The first invoice you will receive will be automated. Items must be paid for straight away with receipt of invoice. If you do not intend to pay straight away don’t.The item “MARTINI HENRY & SMLE LEATHER RIFLE SLING BOER WAR to WW1 LIGHT HORSE” is in sale since Tuesday, December 23, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\Other Eras, Wars”. The seller is “auscam666″ and is located in Forest Lake, QLD. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Authenticity: Reproduction
• Country: Australia
• Campaign: Boer War
• Product Type: SLING
• Era: 1900s