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...made another one...

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Forum Description: Slings, Bandoleers and any other Accessories for the Enfields
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Topic: ...made another one...
Posted By: Goosic
Subject: ...made another one...
Date Posted: April 14 2023 at 2:26pm
I just finished another faux experimental canvas sniper sling.  This time around I used two reproduction Mills Equipment Company slings dated 1944. I did that specifically because an original would have had a 1943 dated M.E. Co. Sling...



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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: April 14 2023 at 2:54pm
I assume the way these are layed out the muzzle would face to the left & you'd' Loop up with your elbow in that sliding central loop somehow? Length & position for the elbow being adjusted with the frogs on the front & rear loops?


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Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: April 14 2023 at 3:28pm
I believe that is the way.  I have been trying unsuccessfully to find pictures of the original sling in use at a Bisley match...


Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: April 14 2023 at 8:54pm
i appreciate the dated notation - cannot be pawned off as original , but i like what you have done here 



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