pics of my sling..... questions???

[ABPOS]

So some of you say this is the "real deal". What does that mean? I'm assuming it's not WWII as it is OD. But maybe I'm wrong. Or maybe it's not real. The oiler you can see is stamped "IS" or "SI". I'm assuming that's international silver, but I'm assuming that. That was a mag company, correct?












Is it worth a lot of money? I actually took it off the inland, because I'm gearing up to take it to the range, and I don't really need it on there. I have a love hate relationship with slings. They come in handy when shooting longer, and you need to steady them and have nothing else. And they're good if you NEED to sling a rifle over your shoulder. Yet whenever I've hunted, I've tried not to have one on, because your rifle is better in your hands, at the ready. And having it slung over your shoulder completely complicates things. Plus, they just get in the way sometimes. Anyways.... I took it off, in case it is worth something and I don't want to degrade it any more just shooting it at the range. I can always get a cheapy one if I want one for shooting. Or take the other one off of my other carbine.

And that's another thing, this one came off so much easier. But any time I've tried to get my other one off, I feel like my stock will come apart if I do it. It's obvious that some holes are bigger than others or some material is thinner than others. I think it's the former, because this one is pretty thick as it is, and I had no problems. I don't think my other one is any thicker.

OK, enough banter for today. I guess. Thank you for listening and for the help.

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[NRA]

The sling looks to good to be true but the oiler looks correct. cant wait to see if I am right.

[ABPOS]

Well I'm not sure if it was sold as a genuine sling or not. Some were just noticing it in other threads. It's not marked anywhere on the sling material, but I noticed a small "C" on the other side of the snap. I'll get that pic up to show it.

[USGI]

While you wait for others to chime in, take a look at this "sticky" thread if you haven't already viewed it. Compare your pictures with those in the "sticky" - look closely at the weave of the webbing and at the hardware. - Bob

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=32102&page=1

[imarangemaster]

I think that sling is the real deal! If it is, it is the nicest C tip I have ever seen. Isn't that off your dad's carbine? What is the history on the weapon? Is it an old DCM gun?

[INLAND44]

International Silver oiler, correct on any carbine. Sling looks great, late-war O.D. Never wash it! Many slings, esp. the later ones, were not marked.

[ABPOS]

Sorry about the quality of pics. Need to get the other camera out.

[imarangemaster]

Use it! It does no good in the safe and compliments the carbine!

[DaveHH]

It offers utility, a steady hold when shooting and is essential when you need both hands. I can't imagine hunting without a sling. How about when you plug a deer and need to drag him a mile or so? Or you need to negotiate a steep inline by grabbing brush and trees. If you were in the Army or Marines, you can have that weapon off your shoulder and in action in about 2 seconds. I even have a sling on my 10-22.

That is a very nice sling by the way. International Silver a mag company? They made magazines but I believe prior to that, they made practically all of the oilers. The only exception that I know of during WW2 was the SW Winchester. Post war, others made oilers.

[ABPOS]

It offers utility, a steady hold when shooting and is essential when you need both hands. I can't imagine hunting without a sling. How about when you plug a deer and need to drag him a mile or so? Or you need to negotiate a steep inline by grabbing brush and trees. If you were in the Army or Marines, you can have that weapon off your shoulder and in action in about 2 seconds. I even have a sling on my 10-22.

That is a very nice sling by the way. International Silver a mag company? They made magazines but I believe prior to that, they made practically all of the oilers. The only exception that I know of during WW2 was the SW Winchester. Post war, others made oilers.

I agree with all the things said above about a sling. That being said, some of my thoughts have merit. Typically, I wouldn't hunt alone. And someone else would carry my rifle when dragging a deer. I did shoot one once all by myself, but I had to go back to my stand to get the rest of my stuff anyways. So I made another trip. I used to do a lot of the "driving". I was the youngest out of all of my cousins. So I got to do the leg work much of the time while the elder guys were on stand. Where we hunted, there'd be some really really thick places and a sling was just another thing to get hung up on my rifle while navigating swamps and thick woods. Many shots I've ever taken on a deer happened faster than it would take me to do a hasty sling. If I paused to do it, I would've probably missed. Not always the case, but I'd say most of the time. Plus it just makes more noise and movement to alert deer. I've killed enough deer and missed that many more to be confident in my choices.

It is rare that military personelle would not have a sling on their long gun. But I've read it does happen from time to time. Anyways.... I have no problem with anything you've said and like I said, I don't disagree. But I have my own experiences on the matter. I reserve the right to be wrong.

I'm with NRA though, if mine is real, it looks like it's in super good shape and it makes you wonder.