Hi,
I've got one of each, but I'd recommend getting one from here at this price.
http://www.midwayuk.com/apps/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?SaleItemID=889309
Be aware that new leather ones take some oiling and breaking in. They are still and not very pliable as I found out. I brught two through a friend in the US. One is fitted to my BSA Model E in 303 the other should be in the Mobile home. Being stiff and new they are bit of a bitch to adjust until you break them in and supple them up a bit.
Just my luck! They're only open 9 - 5 weekdays. I'll catch them on Monday.
Brithunter; Thanks for the tip. What would you recomend I use to get the sling softened up a bit? Cheers, Hillside
I used saddle soap working in after all it's like horse harness leather. Neats foot oil or even dubbin would help and also prevent water absorbtion in use to some degree. Oh I should mention that it appears most of these leather Pattern 1917 slings seems to be made in the 3rd world somewhere. If I recall correctly the tissue paper wrapping mine said Pakistan...
Saddler;
I could use some pointers on the proper fitting and use of these slings if your of a mind to help!
Cheers
Hillside
Saddler;
I could use some pointers on the proper fitting and use of these slings if your of a mind to help!
Cheers
Hillside
The sling in the Photo is a British M/H or P-14 WW1 sling. Nice but won't hold adjustment (probably did 70+ years ago but not now) which is why I brought the US P1907. Sorry I do not have a photo of the rifle with the US sling fitted.