MRT 1985 M1907 Sling ?

I have a clean used one dated 1977, which was installed on a competitor's NM Rifle at Camp Perry in 1978.

I also saved two new in wrap 1960's NM slings:

4/63
7/66

I'll try a pic tomorrow

Gentlemen:
I bought my MRT 11-85 sling at the National Matches in the last years of the DCM program, from the DCM. It was new in a plastic bag and cost under $10.00. They sold out during the Pistol phase of the matches and I gave a friend one of the two I bought. Yes I know… This one is a little darker than new because I treated it with Turner’s Military Leather Dressing.
V/R
Michael

Thanks for the picture. It looks just like the one that I have.

Hi guys. If anybody wants to sell their earlier model M1907 slings (MRT and date marked, 1970s to 1980s, preferably in new/excellent condition), I would be glad to buy one.

I have a spec reproduction M40A1 rifle built off a Marine Corps return stock that could use a period correct sling.

Thanks guys.

There was a guy at the Costa Mesa, CA gun show weekend before last, who had seven or eight, MRT 11-85 M1907 slings mounted on his garands that he had for sale. He didn't have any loose ones and wouldn't remove any of those to sell. I walked around and did eventually find one for sale for $25. I never really looked for them before that show. I'm going to keep my eyes open for them now.

Interestingly enough:

Leather Sling - M1 GARAND RIFLE - National Match - eBay (item 120529462689 end time Feb-17-10 13:38:43 PST)

I was watching it for amusement. Was it worth it?

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Originally Posted by Greg V

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.

Thanks, Greg V

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It`s Gi Here is a Nov 2000

Real ones are overlooked thinking they are repros . MRT with no date are suspect . Real dated GI 07 NM issue slings can still be found Price from 20.00 to 40.00

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Originally Posted by cuppednlocked

Interestingly enough:

Leather Sling - M1 GARAND RIFLE - National Match - eBay (item 120529462689 end time Feb-17-10 13:38:43 PST)

I was watching it for amusement. Was it worth it?

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I was also watching it, but for me, it went too high for what it was.

I've found a few dated 12-80 if anyone is interested. They should be at the house today. I'll post a picture.