M1907 Sling Use

Was this a common way to adjust the m1907 sling?https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/deleted.gif[/QUOTE][/IMG]Looks like the guy on the left has it the same way.https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/deleted.gif[/QUOTE][/IMG]

That looks to be the way that I have it rigged and how I use it.

Danny

Yes, it appears to be correct. There was a thread on that very thing here someplace a few months back.

Yes that is correct. See the following web site for a good picture of how to attache a M1907 sling.
http://www.rifleslings.com/us_m1907_sling.htm

The rifle in the first picture has the lower half of the sling let out all the way onto itself. This is not a classic parade "Sling Arms" position but obviously a field position. It might be set up to give the individual an easier carry or possibly for use as a hasty sling.

Thanks Griff, thats what I was referring to. If you look close the guy on the left in the 2nd pic has his the same way. I have never noticed that method before in any pics or videos, but I am now going to keep my eye out. I figure out in the field slings were left loose to be readily shouldered, so to each his own. Thought it was interesting, and I really like the 1st pic. 1st pic is captioned Guam and the second Okinawa.

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Originally Posted by browningautorifle

Yes, it appears to be correct. There was a thread on that very thing here someplace a few months back.

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that was me. I forgot how to rig. Gary

We used to let our slings out that way to go all the way over our head and helmet in a hurry. Such as a case where you need both hands to aid the wounded.

If it helps any, google Turner Slings, they have an excellent tutorial on how to attach and use the M1907.