Original Vintage 1880's Springfield Trapdoor 45-70 Rifle Sling or Span-Am Krag
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This is a 100% original Springfield 45-70 Trapdoor and/or 30-40 Krag Rifle sling. It is 1/8" wide with a single 2 claw brass clasp. It comes with two, YES 2, original sewn leather loop keepers of different sizes which is the only correct way these slings originally were issued. The rear end of the sling has a two sided brass button that attaches to the rear sling swivel end. The sling is the type made of two pieces of leather sewn together to make a length of 68 inches. It is in great condition. This one is exactly as it was when taken of its rifle many years ago. I have not added any preservative to it. What you see is a supple original leather sling well over 100 years old that is in better shape than most WW2 slings sold. This is not a replica or reproduction!!! Guaranteed original or your money back! It would complete your Indian Wars US Springfield 45-70 Trapdoor Rifle or Spanish American War US Springfield 30-40 Krag Rifle. A great addition for your military collection.Note: these slings were developed for the 45-70 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle in 1887-1892, but were also used on the new 1892 Krag Rifle and even on the newer 1903 Springfield Rifle until the Model 1907 two-piece sling was produced and employed.For a description of the development of these slings see "UNIFORMS, ARMS AND EQUIPMENT: THE U.S. ARMY ON THE WESTERN FRONTIER,
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