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    U. S. leather slings, some dating from WW1 period

    I have had these slings for quite a long time and believe they are originals - but also would welcome any opinions

    Thanks Robert

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    I think they all look good too.
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    Nice ones.

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    The slings with a date and a 3-letter inspector's initial are military issue. Absence of these markings indicates a probable commercial sling.

    J.B.

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