Anybody looking for a real antiqued sling for their restoration?

[RJW NZ]

I was about to list an old sling on an internet auction site, but its a bit special and thought a member might be happy to find it instead.
I bought a 1907 sporterized enfield no1 and restored it with repro wood etc. Its now a target rifle and the original sling will never suit it again.

Its one of those original old leather enfield smle slings, with the top and bottom swivels still in the loops. The swivels are both offset and stamped with broad arrows. The leather is stretched, slightly thinned, but not cracked, dried out or weakened. I see no makers or dates but I haven't opened up the big loop to look inside. A previous owner has steadied the sliding leather ring with cord, an obvious non standard item, but totally in character.
I imagine this would suit someone doing a loving restoration to an old no1 or no1mk3 to a high quality stock/ original aged/patinaed appearance. photos' coming and available. Please don't ask for it if you intend to sell your rifle anytime soon.

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