GUNSHOW FIND M-39 I hope it was worth the wait.

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The sling is a Finnish 1930s Civil Guard example - technically correct for an M39 as the Finns used whatever slings they had on hand. Here's a few slings that would be more correct...

Green M39 sling with rectangular buckle





Green M39 sling with oval buckle (oval buckle reused from older sling)





Late Continuation War Depot Replacement Web sling with rectangular buckle





There are a few variations of these...



Late Continuation War Depot Replacement Web sling with reused oval buckle





But seeing as your rifle wears a post-war stock, one of these is also appropriate..

Post War Grey M39 sling with rectangular buckle





In fact, you could even put a Finnish issued Carcano sling on it.....





.....because we have photographic evidence of at least one Finnish soldier with a Carcano sling on his M39...

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The sling is a Finnish 1930s Civil Guard example - technically correct for an M39 as the Finns used whatever slings they had on hand. Here's a few slings that would be more correct...

Green M39 sling with rectangular buckle

That is good news as I have one on my 1891 which I can install.
Thanks!