So i could not find any clear picture or clear answer about what is the corect sling model for a Carcano 1891 rifle.
Found this one advertised as late 1800s italian sling, would this be corect?
https://i.imgur.com/7d26mnG.png
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So i could not find any clear picture or clear answer about what is the corect sling model for a Carcano 1891 rifle.
Found this one advertised as late 1800s italian sling, would this be corect?
https://i.imgur.com/7d26mnG.png
The problem with slings is a lot of different types were used over the years and as they are leather and have a tendency to rot if not stored properly they get separated from the rifles.
To the best of my knowledge, that sling is not Italian. It looks like a Spanish Mauser sling for the 1916 model.
The most correct Italian sling for the M1891 will not have a buckle. It will have two brass or steel studs (similar to what you see at the bottom of the above sling). The lower end will have a short loop, the upper end will have a longer loop that you can adjust by moving the stud to different holes. Other acceptable slings would include a later type buckle sling with "ears" and a center pin, these are more commonly seen on TS and other shorter models. And for WWII, the German K98 style sling minus the keeper.
The early most proper sling is a close copy of the Veterli sling, so if you can find a photo of that, it will help you out in looking for one.
Like a yugo M24/47 sling?Quote:
Originally Posted by Aragorn243
I don't think so. I believe the correct M24/47 sling is tapered on the one end. You're looking for a sling wide enough to fit the swivels. Kind of like this one only the end with multiple holes is longer. This is an early Swiss repro.
http://www.madsterz.com/productmad.php?modelno=651BR
Found this, first one look pretty mitch like what you are talking about
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Is it me or are italian sling are like unicorn? Can't seem to find any
Slings for just about everybody have dried up lately. Just a year or two ago I could pick up a "new" rifle, do a quick search on ebay and have it's correct sling on the way. Had a nightmare of a time the other day finding Spanish slings for less than $30. I eventually did but it wasn't easy. Carcano slings dried up about three years ago. I tend to grab a repro K98 sling for any of the short rifles I get today. SA marked slings were pretty common for a while but they are gone also and wouldn't be correct for an 1891.
If you want an original sling, just be patient and do a daily search on ebay for them. One will most likely eventually show up. Just be prepared to pay roughly $60 for one.