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    MRT 1985 M1907 Sling ?

    Does anyone know if this is a real USGI sling? The rivets look different than any that I have seen, but then, I have never seen one dated 1985 either.

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    I can't answer your question, but that's a nice looking sling. Was it commercially available or is that a one-off acquisition?
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    No, this is the only one that I have seen. I have seen a lot of commercially available slings that look very similar, but they are usually unmarked or just MRT marked with no date.

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    It is GI. The government purchased many small lots each year, to supply/support the National Match shooters.

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    Bill: I thought Turner was selling slings to the Army and Marines? Correct?

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    Probably today, but back then I think it was a different company. I will not reveal the name because I cannot confirm it.

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    MRT isn't a brand is it? I thought I'd read that it was a mold treatment.

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    Yes, you are correct. MRT is Mildew Resistant Treated.

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    I have a 1986 MRT. Real nice sling.

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    Pete, any chance of seeing a picture?

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