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Tom2 · November 1, 2009, 07:18 PM

Well with originals, there is just so much more demand than supply, with all those Russian refurbs that came in with no slings. On top of original rifles missing slings and people doing restorations that need them. But they are for looks, not really use, as combo of a thin sling and a heavy rifle makes for some discomfort after awhile. Try carrying one slinged at a gunshow walking around for awhile. With some of the military surplus ones that are not German, they look good and used/old to match the gun, and unless you check the markings you would accept them as German, even down to the crosshatching on the leather.

November 1, 2009, 07:18 PM	#4
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	Well with originals, there is just so much more demand than supply, with all those Russian refurbs that came in with no slings. On top of original rifles missing slings and people doing restorations that need them. But they are for looks, not really use, as combo of a thin sling and a heavy rifle makes for some discomfort after awhile. Try carrying one slinged at a gunshow walking around for awhile. With some of the military surplus ones that are not German, they look good and used/old to match the gun, and unless you check the markings you would accept them as German, even down to the crosshatching on the leather. __________________ Your gun is like your nose, it is just wrong for someone else to pick it for you!