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    Need some help with mystery slings identification?

    I would be greatful if anyone could help me ID the two slings in the photo. Top sling is 1 1/8" wide the lower is 7/8" wide. Both in decent shape so I hope I have somthing they fit or I will have to reverse purchase a rifle for each sling.
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    If nobody gets it try here...
    Rifle Sling Home Page
    Be a shame to just have a sling with no rifle to go with it,,,that's just stupid!!...

    Finnishicon section looks promising.
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    I actually looked there first saw some close to the narrow one but not the wider one.
    44 views and no hints? I hope they are that rare.

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    Top one looks Frenchicon, any French from 1886 to present.

    Bottom I'd guess South American Mauser.

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    Frenchicon does look like a VERY good match for the top one.
    French Lebel Sling

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    I will invest a bit of time on the internet using the suggestions and try to confirm your suggestions.
    Thanks guys!

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    This looks like the upper 1 1/8 sling. MG 13 Leather Sling ima-usa.com Notice the tab at the button.

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    I say the top one is a Type 44 Japaneseicon sling. Dog ear and wire buckle. About half way down the page here: Japanese Sling Page

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    Quote Originally Posted by Al Diehl View Post
    I say the top one is a Type 44 Japaneseicon sling. Dog ear and wire buckle. About half way down the page here: Japanese Sling Page

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    Well looks close perhaps some better photos of my sling #1 are in order.

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    Dude, you got something around 3 or 4 rifles you have to buy....

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