Garand Sling?

[Amatikulu]

I came across this in one of my box of bits and pieces. It would seem to be a garand sling made with steel fittings. Can anyone tell me anything about it?

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[Harlan (Deceased)]

Is the web made of nylon? I'm only familiar with the garand slings ups to just post WWII. I'll bet Bill Ricca knows exactly what it is and everything about it.

[Amatikulu]

Yup, it's nylon material.

[browningautorifle]

If it's nylon, I think that makes it M14.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

I didn't even think of that Jim. Bet it is.

[browningautorifle]

It's sure seen better days though! No tip left er' nuthin...

[jmoore]

The slick material makes me think early M16, but it's all roughly the same time period.

[browningautorifle]

Agreed, I think it was just a matter of holding them over to the next weapon. Definitely also early M16. You could probably find guys that would swear they were issued oniy canvas slings for their M14.

[A square 10]

agreed - M14/M16 , and tough shape