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M1907 Sling
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:19 pm
by ovenpaa
Can anyone recommend a good UK source for an M1907 sling with sewn keepers. Reproduction is fine but it needs to be a faithful reproduction but without the original stamps and numbers on it.
Re: M1907 Sling
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:22 pm
by Steve E
If you have one that can be copied, take it to a descent saddle makers and get them to make you one. Should be a lot cheaper than an 'off the shelf' sling. I did that a couple of years ago at a local saddle maker. It only cost a couple of hours labour, as the leather used was offcuts that would have been binned.
Steve
Re: M1907 Sling
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:29 pm
by ovenpaa
It did cross my mind but I don't have spare metal frogs for the ends.
Re: M1907 Sling
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:59 pm
by Meaty
Heres one! Flea bay.Item number: 120689406237
Re: M1907 Sling
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:05 pm
by Meaty
Re: M1907 Sling
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:12 pm
by ovenpaa
Cheers, I had spotted the eBlag one but not the other.
Re: M1907 Sling
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:47 pm
by Dave 101
I made myself this one from info and pictures I found on the net I think its a pattern 14 , best thing is no metal parts required
Dave
Re: M1907 Sling
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:07 pm
by Dave 101
If any one fancies trying their hand at leather work I bought my leather from here
https://www.tandyleatherfactory.co.uk/home/home.aspx
They have some good stuff including kits for holsters .
Dave
Re: M1907 Sling
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:13 pm
by ovenpaa
I have a similar sling that used to sit on my SMLE. I was after the M1907 or National Match Rifle type sling as they offer support in different positions and it will be fitted to a competition rifle.
I have found a few UK ones but they either have milstamps or have cheap frogs bendy on them. The annoying part is I can get a decent one for under fourty quid from the USofA but probably end either paying twice that to get it here or waiting 4 months.
Re: M1907 Sling
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:33 pm
by Dave 101