WTK: Which sling model was included with HK91 packages?

yahamshari · February 17, 2024, 12:34 PM

Hello.

My 1979 HK91 A-2 and A-3 rifles came with 2-point Bundeswehr brown leather slings (MPN 2-10232 / 200574). Did any of the HK91 rifles that were imported into the U.S. in the 1980s come with either a standard 2-point green web sling (MPN 2-10228) or a multi-purpose 3-point web sling (MPN 2-10230 / 205501) intended for high port arms car?

This RFI is cross-listed on HKPRO, HK ProShop, Sturmgewehr, Carolina Shooters Club, Carolina Firearms Forum, M14 Forum, and the CMP.

Thank you.

50 shooter · February 17, 2024, 01:40 PM

Mine had the green canvas sling, it allowed you to sling it on one shoulder, wear it biathlon style or at hip level with one part over your shoulders for support.

yahamshari · February 17, 2024, 03:34 PM

Update - I found out from a fellow HK enthusiast that 1979 HK91s came with 2-point Bundeswehr brown leather slings. The 2-point green web sling began in 1980 and continued till 1989.

yahamshari · February 17, 2024, 04:55 PM

Some HK owners in the U.S. find the brown leather sling cheesy and guess that it was probably a way for HK, Inc. to market the HK91 as a “Sporter“ rifle. If it is still good for the German Bundeswehr then it's good for me!

The following images are for reference only.
https://imgur.com/Uz9IFuI
https://imgur.com/KSLSngv
https://imgur.com/qQj5gkk
https://imgur.com/6bmR6Qu
https://imgur.com/88KDDKK
https://imgur.com/IsRSfIN
https://imgur.com/F7Bx30l
https://imgur.com/mku7ueH

yahamshari · February 18, 2024, 02:20 PM

Some active in law enforcement and the military believe that a sling needs to be more than a shoulder-carry attachment, which is why they replace factory brown leather and standard green web sling with a 2-point tactical sling that can be adjusted and used in several configurations.

yahamshari · February 18, 2024, 10:08 PM

Although the pictured Estonian solider in Mali, Africa (Nov. 2021) is shown resting his HK G3 rifle on his chest rig in the direction of a left handed shooter, there are several indicators that he is a right-handed shooter, e.g., watch on his left wrist, radio on the right side of his chest rig, and the direction of the radio speaker/mic where he can press and talk using his left hand.

**44 AMP** · February 21, 2024, 03:51 PM

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Mine had the green canvas sling, it allowed you to sling it on one shoulder, wear it biathlon style or at hip level with one part over your shoulders for support.

This was the sling that came with mine when I bought it (used) in the early 80s.

ZoieBarnett · February 27, 2024, 12:05 PM

It's possible that some HK91 rifles imported into the U.S. in the 1980s may have come with either a standard 2-point green web sling (MPN 2-10228) or a multi-purpose 3-point web sling (MPN 2-10230 / 205501) intended for high port arms carry. However, without specific documentation or records from the importer or manufacturer, it's challenging to confirm whether these slings were included with certain batches or models of HK91 rifles imported into the U.S. during that time period. Collectors and enthusiasts may have anecdotal evidence or personal experiences regarding the slings that were included with imported HK91 rifles, but definitive information may be difficult to ascertain. Cross-referencing with historical catalogs, advertisements, or importation records may provide further insights into the types of slings that were commonly supplied with imported HK91 rifles in the 1980s.

February 17, 2024, 12:34 PM	#1
yahamshari Junior Member Join Date: July 29, 2013 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 14	WTK: Which sling model was included with HK91 packages? Hello. My 1979 HK91 A-2 and A-3 rifles came with 2-point Bundeswehr brown leather slings (MPN 2-10232 / 200574). Did any of the HK91 rifles that were imported into the U.S. in the 1980s come with either a standard 2-point green web sling (MPN 2-10228) or a multi-purpose 3-point web sling (MPN 2-10230 / 205501) intended for high port arms car? This RFI is cross-listed on HKPRO, HK ProShop, Sturmgewehr, Carolina Shooters Club, Carolina Firearms Forum, M14 Forum, and the CMP. Thank you. Last edited by yahamshari; February 17, 2024 at 12:48 PM.

February 17, 2024, 01:40 PM	#2
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	Mine had the green canvas sling, it allowed you to sling it on one shoulder, wear it biathlon style or at hip level with one part over your shoulders for support. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

February 17, 2024, 04:55 PM	#4
yahamshari Junior Member Join Date: July 29, 2013 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 14	Some HK owners in the U.S. find the brown leather sling cheesy and guess that it was probably a way for HK, Inc. to market the HK91 as a “Sporter“ rifle. If it is still good for the German Bundeswehr then it's good for me! The following images are for reference only. https://imgur.com/Uz9IFuI https://imgur.com/KSLSngv https://imgur.com/qQj5gkk https://imgur.com/6bmR6Qu https://imgur.com/88KDDKK https://imgur.com/IsRSfIN https://imgur.com/F7Bx30l https://imgur.com/mku7ueH Last edited by yahamshari; February 17, 2024 at 05:34 PM.

February 17, 2024, 03:34 PM	#3
yahamshari Junior Member Join Date: July 29, 2013 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 14	Update - I found out from a fellow HK enthusiast that 1979 HK91s came with 2-point Bundeswehr brown leather slings. The 2-point green web sling began in 1980 and continued till 1989.

February 18, 2024, 02:20 PM	#5
yahamshari Junior Member Join Date: July 29, 2013 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 14	Some active in law enforcement and the military believe that a sling needs to be more than a shoulder-carry attachment, which is why they replace factory brown leather and standard green web sling with a 2-point tactical sling that can be adjusted and used in several configurations.

February 18, 2024, 10:08 PM	#6
yahamshari Junior Member Join Date: July 29, 2013 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 14	Although the pictured Estonian solider in Mali, Africa (Nov. 2021) is shown resting his HK G3 rifle on his chest rig in the direction of a left handed shooter, there are several indicators that he is a right-handed shooter, e.g., watch on his left wrist, radio on the right side of his chest rig, and the direction of the radio speaker/mic where he can press and talk using his left hand.

February 27, 2024, 12:05 PM	#8
ZoieBarnett Member Join Date: February 15, 2024 Posts: 23	It's possible that some HK91 rifles imported into the U.S. in the 1980s may have come with either a standard 2-point green web sling (MPN 2-10228) or a multi-purpose 3-point web sling (MPN 2-10230 / 205501) intended for high port arms carry. However, without specific documentation or records from the importer or manufacturer, it's challenging to confirm whether these slings were included with certain batches or models of HK91 rifles imported into the U.S. during that time period. Collectors and enthusiasts may have anecdotal evidence or personal experiences regarding the slings that were included with imported HK91 rifles, but definitive information may be difficult to ascertain. Cross-referencing with historical catalogs, advertisements, or importation records may provide further insights into the types of slings that were commonly supplied with imported HK91 rifles in the 1980s.