Kerr slings revisited

Does anybody have the OAL's for the three different types of the Kerr slings?

Thanks

Dan

For the M1917, the Kerr sling long piece should be 54 inches long, the short piece at 16 inches.
For the M1903, the long length is 48 inches and the short length around 14-1/2 inches.
For the Thompson, the long piece is 40 inches long.

I just measured my Kerr sling it is 48" and is missing the floating D ring I always assumed that someone removed the D ring for some reason. Now Can I correctly assume that it is for a 1903 and never had the extra D ring like in the pic on the other thread.

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Originally Posted by rice 123

Now Can I correctly assume that it is for a 1903 and never had the extra D ring like in the pic on the other thread.

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You can assume it is for the 1903. I know there are slings with and without the extra D ring but I have never seen documentation confirming the reason for both configurations.

So if the condition of all three were the same, are any more valuable (rarer) than the others?

Thanks,

Pat

The instruction sheet that came with the slings, states that one size fits the M1917, M1903, Krag, and Russian M1891. All of which were in U.S. service in WWI.

I have Kerr slings on my M1917 & 1903 Springfield, they are of different lengths, and both have the D ring. The 03 lengths are about 49" on the long strap, and 14 1/2" on the short.

The Kerr sling lengths varied greatly, even within the three different size ranges. Either from stretching or an actual quality control issue is unknown.

Thanks guys, got what I needed :)

Dan

is it me , or did a lot of this thread disappear ? i could swear there was added info and photos ......

but then im all over the net maybe im wrong