Interesting thread, I didn't realize CMPicon had any of these left. I bought my Model 44US rifles about 10 years ago from the CMP when they were selling them in just about like new condition. I bought three and all were 100% complete without a scratch on them, seems they were $69.00 plus shipping back then.

I believe I read that the same sling used on the M1icon Rifle was used on these, and they work just fine on mine.