Simple old style slings?

Wyosmith · August 22, 2017, 11:23 PM

Remember back in the 60s and 70s when you got a rifle from Sears or even Winchester, many of them came with a very simple sling strap? Those slings were just a long piece of 1" wide leather and has a loop on one end, close by a few sex screws, and they came back on the strap with a double loop slider to adjust for length and form the 2nd loop.

Does anyone still make those old style sling straps?

I always preferred the double loop 1907 style US Military slings for all my rifles, but on the old classics of European styling, the simple metal slider type slings are wonderful, and very easy to adjust for length.

bedlamite · August 22, 2017, 11:32 PM

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/24...wivels-leather

Don Fischer · August 23, 2017, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Wyosmith

Remember back in the 60s and 70s when you got a rifle from Sears or even Winchester, many of them came with a very simple sling strap? Those slings were just a long piece of 1" wide leather and has a loop on one end, close by a few sex screws, and they came back on the strap with a double loop slider to adjust for length and form the 2nd loop.

Does anyone still make those old style sling straps?

I always preferred the double loop 1907 style US Military slings for all my rifles, but on the old classics of European styling, the simple metal slider type slings are wonderful, and very easy to adjust for length.

That sling will work like a military sling. Military slings and copy's of them are all I'll use!

cw308 · August 23, 2017, 08:18 AM

Wyosmith
The old style slings were perfect . l like the military 11/4" olive green clamp adjustable slings . that's all I use , easy to adjust & carry's well .

Don Fischer · August 23, 2017, 08:58 AM

Not only easy to carry but you can also wrap your arm in it and really tighten up your hold.

ocharry · August 23, 2017, 11:49 AM

i too like and use the 107 sling,,,but i have a mountain shooter sling that i really like,,it is nylon web and has a cuff built in,,,it is a very handy and nice sling

have you looked at brownells slings,,seem i remember they had something similar

just a thought

ocharry

Wyosmith · August 23, 2017, 04:50 PM

Here is a picture of what I am looking for. This one is on a gun from the 50s

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by Steve Zihn, on Flickr

emcon5 · August 23, 2017, 05:44 PM

That kind of looks like what came with my 1916 Spanish Mauser, except mine doesn't have the frog.

emcon5 · August 23, 2017, 05:50 PM

Here you go: https://www.libertytreecollectors.co...6&idcategory=6

Wyosmith · August 23, 2017, 09:27 PM

Emcon, those look just right
Thanks

jmr40 · August 24, 2017, 05:18 AM

They ain't cheap, but the Montana sling is about the same and is very high quality. I have 2. I initially ordered the 1 1/2" sling, and later the 1 1/4" version. I like the narrow version much better.

They make a 1" version that sells for under $30, but it does not come with swivels. Never tried that one, but it might be an option too.

They are intended to have the loop at the top as an aid when offhand shooting. I prefer to carry mine with the loop at the bottom so I have rough leather next to my shoulder. It prevents slippage.

http://www.montanagunslings.com/

emcon5 · August 24, 2017, 09:40 AM

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Emcon, those look just right
Thanks

Very Welcome.

Yeah, they are pretty close, only thing missing is the keeper/frog, but at that price you can buy an extra and make as many frogs as you will ever need.

T. O'Heir · August 24, 2017, 01:22 PM

Triple K Military Sling runs $35.99 at Cabela's.
Bought some ratchet tie downs at a local supermarket for a buck(Cdn) each that have 15 feet of 1" nylon strapping. That'll sew into a cheap sling easily. You can't buy 15' of 1" nylon strapping for a buck. You absolutely cannot buy 15" of 1" wide leather strap for a buck.
And 1600 x 314 pixels is too big.

bamaranger · August 24, 2017, 11:43 PM

That sling on the 1950's rifle could be a Lawrence, or a Bucheimer, I have an example of each. I had the Bucheimer is fitted with detach swivels and will snap on any rifle with studs. The Lawrence is attached to an heirloom rifle with sling shackles, and I won't change it.

One source for the old slings is Ebay. You can prowl around there and bid on what strikes your fancy. I have also fashioned simple carry straps using the green web slings from SKS and Mosin rifles, by fitting a metal slider and sewing a leather keeper loop, and adding detach swivels to either end. Not as nice as leather, but practical.

Finally, a decent leather carry strap is available from Brownells (or used to be) called the "Latigo Sling". I have one of these and it is very classic in appearance, but a bit short for me length wise in heavy clothing. It came on a used rifle.....but I think the slings sell in two lengths and two colors.

emcon5 · August 25, 2017, 12:14 PM

Just noticed, same folks who have the French slings for $10 also have 1" keepers, from G3 slings, for $1/ea:

https://www.libertytreecollectors.co...7&idcategory=6

flashhole · August 27, 2017, 09:09 AM

Go to eBay and type in Hunter sling. Hunter is the brand name. Simple leather and brass construction. I have 5 of them.

August 22, 2017, 11:23 PM	#1
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	Simple old style slings? Remember back in the 60s and 70s when you got a rifle from Sears or even Winchester, many of them came with a very simple sling strap? Those slings were just a long piece of 1" wide leather and has a loop on one end, close by a few sex screws, and they came back on the strap with a double loop slider to adjust for length and form the 2nd loop. Does anyone still make those old style sling straps? I always preferred the double loop 1907 style US Military slings for all my rifles, but on the old classics of European styling, the simple metal slider type slings are wonderful, and very easy to adjust for length.

August 22, 2017, 11:32 PM	#2
bedlamite Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2000 Location: WI Posts: 1,395	https://www.midwayusa.com/product/24...wivels-leather __________________ A plan is just a list of things that doesn't happen.

August 23, 2017, 11:49 AM	#6
ocharry Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2006 Posts: 685	i too like and use the 107 sling,,,but i have a mountain shooter sling that i really like,,it is nylon web and has a cuff built in,,,it is a very handy and nice sling have you looked at brownells slings,,seem i remember they had something similar just a thought ocharry __________________ The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, USMC

August 24, 2017, 05:18 AM	#11
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	They ain't cheap, but the Montana sling is about the same and is very high quality. I have 2. I initially ordered the 1 1/2" sling, and later the 1 1/4" version. I like the narrow version much better. They make a 1" version that sells for under $30, but it does not come with swivels. Never tried that one, but it might be an option too. They are intended to have the loop at the top as an aid when offhand shooting. I prefer to carry mine with the loop at the bottom so I have rough leather next to my shoulder. It prevents slippage. http://www.montanagunslings.com/ __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

August 24, 2017, 01:22 PM	#13
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Triple K Military Sling runs $35.99 at Cabela's. Bought some ratchet tie downs at a local supermarket for a buck(Cdn) each that have 15 feet of 1" nylon strapping. That'll sew into a cheap sling easily. You can't buy 15' of 1" nylon strapping for a buck. You absolutely cannot buy 15" of 1" wide leather strap for a buck. And 1600 x 314 pixels is too big. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

August 23, 2017, 08:18 AM	#4
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	Wyosmith The old style slings were perfect . l like the military 11/4" olive green clamp adjustable slings . that's all I use , easy to adjust & carry's well .

August 23, 2017, 08:58 AM	#5
Don Fischer Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2017 Posts: 1,868	Not only easy to carry but you can also wrap your arm in it and really tighten up your hold.

August 23, 2017, 04:50 PM	#7
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	Here is a picture of what I am looking for. This one is on a gun from the 50s OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by Steve Zihn, on Flickr

August 23, 2017, 05:44 PM	#8
emcon5 Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 1999 Location: High Desert NV Posts: 2,850	That kind of looks like what came with my 1916 Spanish Mauser, except mine doesn't have the frog.

August 23, 2017, 05:50 PM	#9
emcon5 Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 1999 Location: High Desert NV Posts: 2,850	Here you go: https://www.libertytreecollectors.co...6&idcategory=6

August 23, 2017, 09:27 PM	#10
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	Emcon, those look just right Thanks

August 24, 2017, 11:43 PM	#14
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,302	old slings That sling on the 1950's rifle could be a Lawrence, or a Bucheimer, I have an example of each. I had the Bucheimer is fitted with detach swivels and will snap on any rifle with studs. The Lawrence is attached to an heirloom rifle with sling shackles, and I won't change it. One source for the old slings is Ebay. You can prowl around there and bid on what strikes your fancy. I have also fashioned simple carry straps using the green web slings from SKS and Mosin rifles, by fitting a metal slider and sewing a leather keeper loop, and adding detach swivels to either end. Not as nice as leather, but practical. Finally, a decent leather carry strap is available from Brownells (or used to be) called the "Latigo Sling". I have one of these and it is very classic in appearance, but a bit short for me length wise in heavy clothing. It came on a used rifle.....but I think the slings sell in two lengths and two colors.

August 25, 2017, 12:14 PM	#15
emcon5 Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 1999 Location: High Desert NV Posts: 2,850	Just noticed, same folks who have the French slings for $10 also have 1" keepers, from G3 slings, for $1/ea: https://www.libertytreecollectors.co...7&idcategory=6

August 27, 2017, 09:09 AM	#16
flashhole Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2005 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 2,000	Go to eBay and type in Hunter sling. Hunter is the brand name. Simple leather and brass construction. I have 5 of them. __________________ ,,, stupidity comes to some people very easily. 8/22/2017 my wife in a discussion about Liberals. Are you ready for civil war?