Lee Enfield Slings

[enfieldman]

Hi;
Why were the Lee Enfield web slings made in different lengths?
Several that i have installed on my rifles are all approx. 46" long.
I just purchased one by mail order, which is marked MECo. 1944 with broad arrow,
but is 52" in length. Why the different length? Thanks for your help... Phil.

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[Bindi2]

Bren gun

[waco16]

The 46" sling is for the rifle, the 52" sling is for the bren LMG

[Brian Dick]

The longer Bren sling was also very popular with snipers using the No.4Mk.1T.

[enfieldman]

I don`t have a Bren Gun or a No.4Mk.1 T nor am I likely to, given the prices nowadays!
So I thought to resell or trade the sling for a 46" one, but thanks to Brian`s comment
I`ll keep it and use it on one of my British No.4`s when I go to the range. Thanks for
the help.... Phil.