What year were steel clarws first used on

**RBruce** · 10-14-2009 10:18 AM

the 1907 type sling? --TIA

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**RBruce** · 10-14-2009 11:19 AM

CLARWS??? I cain't spel!

**Harlan (Deceased)** · 10-14-2009 12:26 PM

I thought it was just a southern accent.

**mark1** · 10-14-2009 12:39 PM

The steel "frogs" were implemented in late 1942 early 1943. But some manufactures has brass frogs in the system and completed the sling they had started. So you may find a 1943 dated sling with brass frogs.

**Jim Tarleton** · 10-14-2009 12:48 PM

Mr. Bruce,

They are ribbing you a bit. I thought is was during WWI, but I know squat about slings. Either Brophy or Campbell has the answer.

Jim

**RBruce** · 10-14-2009 01:14 PM

Hi Jim,
I can take it, 'cause I do have a bit of a Southern Drawl. I just didn't realize it came through in my posting.

**Calif-Steve** · 10-14-2009 05:15 PM

You might give Turner Slings a buzz. The owner is very interested in slings and a good guy. Note: he is very busy.

**RBruce** · 10-14-2009 05:20 PM

I have a Turner sling - they're excellent!

**Johnny Peppers** · 10-14-2009 05:22 PM

You will find 1942 dated Boyt slings with either brass or steel. Brass quickly became a strategic metal, and substitutes were found, even for the lowly 1¢ piece.

**RBruce** · 10-14-2009 05:54 PM

Thanks all. I was trying to determine what the correct sling would be for a Remington 1903 made in 1941.

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