USGI WWII sling for M1 Garand rifle

[Bizio]

What do you think of this M1907 leather sling ?
Is it WWII age ?

WWII US M1 Garand/ Springfield / Enfield M1907 Leather Sling Marked DUNCAN G.P. | eBay

Do you think this is original or a repro ?
Is it worth to buy ?

Thank you.

[browningautorifle]

I think it's original and I'd probably buy it if it were on a gun show table priced reasonably. The end price here is my only worry.

[RT Ellis]

Duncan & Sons, Seattle, Washington was a 1917-18 Ordnance Department contractor that made "Gunslings, Model 1907" "Breast Collars" "Rifle Scabbards" "Saddles, McClellan, Cavalry, Model 1904"

[Bizio]

Thank you, RT Ellis.
It is definetly a WI sling then.

[Bizio]

I went to Militalia in Novegro (Milan), the militaria fair held close my town on every May and November, and I bought a M1907 sling marked "Boyt 44", I hope it is original and not a reproduction. It can fit my M1 Garand of June '44 (D-Day Garand).
Dear Collectors please give me your impressions.
Thank you.

Here are some photos.

[Bill Hollinger]

That's real.

[Bizio]

That's real.

Thank you for confirming that, Bill Hollinger.

[browningautorifle]

I agree with Bill, I think there may have been a repair at one time though. The rivets are brass and that seems like they should be steel with the steel frogs. The sling's real though.

[Bizio]

Thank you, browningautorifle.

This sling is different brand (Milsco 1944) but rivets seem to be brass or copper with steel frogs anyway.



Source
US 1907 Sling

[browningautorifle]

That particular sling I would take to be a reproduction, but without a closer look I'm not 100% sure. I think it's one of the new ones though. I'm sure one of the others will be along shortly to confirm or deny what I say. Maybe copper or brass IS correct...original...