Offset Sling Swivels on M1917

**cprher** · 06-01-2014 09:12 AM

As all of you know the sling swivels on our M1917s are offset, unlike any other military arm, at least that I'm aware of. I have looked over the knowledge base material and while these swivels are discussed a bit, I could not find any reference to which way they are installed, nor the purpose of the offset. I imagine it is to better tailor the gun to left and right handed shooters but don't know for sure.

I just installed my new Ron Brown sling and would like to know if it is set up correctly for my right handed use.

Keith

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**jamie5070** · 06-01-2014 10:21 AM

The swivels were made offset so that the sling would not interfer with the use of the volley sights on the p-14 rifles so they are off set to the right side. When they changed the p-14 design for the 30-06 they changed as few things as possible.
john

**cprher** · 06-01-2014 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by jamie5070

The swivels were made offset so that the sling would not interfer with the use of the volley sights on the p-14 rifles so they are off set to the right side. When they changed the p-14 design for the 30-06 they changed as few things as possible.
john

What a cool piece history. I knew I was overthinking this. Thanks.
Keith

**SA M1Dom** · 06-01-2014 06:31 PM

Ha I had a fifty-fifty shot which way was correct, and I chose right.

**RCS** · 06-05-2014 12:07 PM

[ATTACH=CONFIG]53513[ anyone spot a very rare one ?

**emmagee1917** · 06-05-2014 03:41 PM

The one for the rod bayonet ?
Chris

**RCS** · 06-05-2014 04:27 PM

good eye Chris - you got it, now see if others can spot it !

**SA M1Dom** · 06-05-2014 05:06 PM

OK I'll guess. Is it the one that has the beveled front?

**RCS** · 06-05-2014 05:59 PM

correct M1Dom and it almost looks like a late Lee Enfield Mark III too

**SA M1Dom** · 06-05-2014 08:19 PM

I had a hunch it was the one due to the fact I have never seen one like that before.

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