Auction SMLE WW1 Sling ?

Hi
I noticed this sling for sale on ebay item

WW1 SMLE Rifle Sling 1916 | eBay

I would like some advice or opinions as to originality as the web seems to be not quite right to me and the brass tabs seem rusty but am no expert, and also strangely the same sling is for sale on site http://www.csmilitaria.co.uk

Thanks Terry

I think it's original. It's one of millions made by dozens or more manufacturers. They vary a bit in construction. The ends were made of different combinations, some would rust others not. As for duplicate sales pics, some people use a representative photo of something so generic and some try to sell on different places at one time. I don't think these slings are anything to get wrapped up over. Specially in this condition. They're available. And in better shape.

Thanks Jim
I might then be tempted to bid on the ebay sling but would like it for under £40 but the bay being what it is might make double that who knows. As for the one on the cs web site at £180 that’s more than I paid for the Enfield I was looking to put one on.

Regards Terry

Yes, you can do better. Put a WTB on this site and see...