new Krag!

[Dick Hosmer]

Hooks go back to the Civil War at the very least. First was a single hook in the middle, made of round stock, next (1873?) came the pair but of very thin metal, next (1890?) were the claws as shown, which lasted at least into the Korean War. The sequence is correct but the dates are NOT exact. This should clarify that the sling shown absolutely COULD be contemporary to the rifle.