M1 Carbine sling

[doublenut9]

I thought I had bought the proper sling for my Inland M1 Carbine, which has an original stock. However, the sling will not fit. The width is fine, but when I try and put the oiler in place and pull the sling tight the material is to thick. How do I fix this? Thanks

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[kosmolinekid]

I think every Carbine owner has gone through this I know I have recently. Have you set the Oiler in the slot then work the sling around it ? I had problems with the metal tips going around Oiler .

[Mikesm44]

Yeah, the first time I had to put a sling on a carbine I didn't think I'd ever get it on. I found that if I put it around the oiler I will have a loop of slack then I can pull it tight once I get the oiler into the stock. Sometimes, if I put the oiler in first, I can't thread the sling through.

[gsimmons]

Also the British made slings are thicker and a real PITA to get on.

[DaveHH]

toward the left side when you pull it through (enough slack to fit where you want it) and when you feed it back in push it back left again. This makes enough room for the sling to pass freely. If you just let it flop around it won't let the sling pass.

[shadycon]

NO: Do not use a chisel to enlarge the opening!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jimb16]

Some times the metal tab needs to be flattened a bit for the end to feed around the oiler.

[Bruce McAskill]

Original C tip slings are thinner just so they can get around the oiler. A post war or later reproduction sling needs to be flattened some as Jim said.

[doublenut9]

Thanks all for the responses! I wiggled it around and said a few cuss words and in it went! Thanks for the help.