US ARMY LEATHER M-1 GARAND RIFLE SLING. UNISSUED & NR!!

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Wow! I never even knew theseexisted, and I have been called “The Sling King Of ebay”. (Vintage, rare and collectibles only). This is a very rare offering. It comes with all the original paperwork and is guaranteed original US issue and not an Asian copy. Issued as a National Match MRT marked leather sling. MRT stands for “Mildew resistant treatment”. US armories developed this process in the 1960’s to prevent mold growth on stored leather items, mainly holsters. Arsenal repacked in the early 90's. An alert ebayer informed me that the MRT program began in WW2 and went through various formulations, and markings, over the years. This sling has been treated with the latest (Vietnam era) formula. This sling was also officially issued for fitment to the M14 rifle. Parkerized black steel hardware fastened with bronze mini rivets. As the paperwork says these will need oiling before use. This will result in not only increased softness but also produce a rich brown color. Measures 1.25 inches wide with a maximum length of about 40 inches. I collect and offer more vintage and rare military rifle slings than any other ebay seller I know of. Mark me as a Favorite Seller as I post new offerings as soon as I can find them at reasonable prices. Many are available in very limited quantities which is why I usually offer a reasonable Buy It Now option. You don't have to risk missing the item during the normal auction process. $6.75 by USPS (Air) Priority Mail to anyw in the US and only $15.90 USD by Global Priority Air to anyw else in the world. I offer substantial shipping discounts on winning bids shipped together. NOTE: All USPS shipping charges, Domestic and International, were increased TWICE in 2009. “Oh no no, it ain’t me babe”. Before leaving less than a 5 star rating on my S&H charges please remember that shipping charges are based on those set by the USPS, not me. My combined shipping discount can dramatically reduce your costs. GENERAL INFORMATION: Most items are shipped within 24 to 48 hours upon receipt of confirmed payment. (M-F) All items are professionally packed in sound boxes with an internal water resistant liner with a packing slip. I ask that a winning bidder notify me within a few days of the auctions close as to expected time and method of payment. I never inflate my shipping and handling costs to increase my profit on an item. I offer substantial combined shipping discounts on multiple wins. I can be contacted 24/7 by email at or by phone Monday –Friday from 8am to 5pm US EST at if you have any questions. If the new ebay policy of payments by Paypal only is a problem for you please contact me. DOMESTIC WINNERS: I use USPS Priority Mail (unless it is a very heavy item). It is a bit pricier than 1 st Class or Parcel Post but gets the item to you within two or three days and saves me from having to “dumpster dive” for used supplies. I add a $1 to $2 handling fee to each order to help pay for the average 11.5 minutes it takes to process and package a shipment. Do the math… it is less than minimum wage. Shipping charges are fixed rate because most of my listings are one-of-a-kind. They are based on mid-country delivery charges. I win some and loose some on this and basically break even. Every shipment comes with a free Tracking Number and Delivery Confirmation. INTERNATIONAL WINNERS: Para traducir este, por favor corte y pegue este e ir a y utilizar Google Herramientas del idioma. I have shipped to over 40 different countries and it is much more complex than “simple” US sales. Shipping is based on actual cost by Global Priority Mail and I add a $4 handling fee to cover packing and Customs Forms filling time. All shipments include free insurance and a tracking number . PLEASE INCLUDE A PHONE NUMBER with your payment. Customs Offices around the world are overwhelmed with the volume of shipments (largely due to ebay sales) and many are not equipped with ... read more

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