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    Garand Sling?

    I came across this in one of my box of bits and pieces. It would seem to be a garand sling made with steel fittings. Can anyone tell me anything about it?



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    Is the web made of nylon? I'm only familiar with the garand slings ups to just post WWII. I'll bet Bill Ricca knows exactly what it is and everything about it.

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    Yup, it's nylon material.

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    If it's nylon, I think that makes it M14icon.
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    I didn't even think of that Jim. Bet it is.

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    It's sure seen better days though! No tip left er' nuthin...
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    The slick material makes me think early M16icon, but it's all roughly the same time period.

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    Agreed, I think it was just a matter of holding them over to the next weapon. Definitely also early M16. You could probably find guys that would swear they were issued oniy canvas slings for their M14icon.
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    agreed - M14icon/M16 , and tough shape

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