Quote Originally Posted by Bill Hollinger View Post
This is what I have. The top sling is one I've had for a few years. I don't remember where I got it but I suspect it is the real thing. It has markings only on the metal hardware. The bottom sling I've had for 30 + years but have always suspected it was not the real thing. The blackened hardware sling has no markings at all on it anywhere. After reading that the blackened hardware was for the Tommy gun I now have my doubts. Both have the same weave. TIA

Bill,

Your top sling is an M1903 sling.

Your bottom sling appears to be a Tommy Gun sling.

Hope this helps. Thanks for the pictures!

J.B.