Did the early enfield MK4#1*T snipers have the extra sling attachment?

[David K]

.... I can't really comment on the sniper use of the swivel, but certainly, and this if from my own observation, in the early 50s the Australian Military type target shooter did. From the prone position, the web sling was shortened and looped around the upper forearm of the off hand ( Forming a triangular support system). Much the same effect, presumably as the US 1907? style sling "loop" . ( Then the Lithgow no.3 SMLE rifles dominated, with just the odd No.4, with the Canadian Longbranch being the believed best, due to stronger, superior steel ) ..... David K. ...

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[Cantom]

.... I can't really comment on the sniper use of the swivel, but certainly, and this if from my own observation, in the early 50s the Australian Military type target shooter did. From the prone position, the web sling was shortened and looped around the upper forearm of the off hand ( Forming a triangular support system). Much the same effect, presumably as the US 1907? style sling "loop" . ( Then the Lithgow no.3 SMLE rifles dominated, with just the odd No.4, with the Canadian Longbranch being the believed best, due to stronger, superior steel ) ..... David K. ...

Long Branches rule you betcha...

[MJ1]

I have a '41 with it and one of my '42's without it. Then all my 1943's have it but one of my 1944's doesn't.




MJ