Lee Enfield No4 Mk1 Sling Question

[henry r]

Peter, if you don't mind me asking, how was your range set set up and how did you use it? Aka if you used pouches did you use them for amunition or tools?

[drosymor]

During basic training, RAF 1957, we were issued blue webbing. I don't think it had anything to do with the sky Peter. Just that it matched our pretty blue uniforms.

[BruceHMX]

No apology needed! this was great information and I really appreciate it. When, errr.. if I get the Savage No4 Mk1* I want, then I wanted to get a sling that would be historically correct. since it will not come with it.

Just watch out for repro slings. I always think it's a shame to have a nice rifle that is all original and then throw a repro sling on it. Just my .02

[usabaker]

Just watch out for repro slings. I always think it's a shame to have a nice rifle that is all original and then throw a repro sling on it. Just my .02

I do as well, I wait until I can find one the real part, I hate the repo stuff. I've been looking at slings and you really have to read close on some of the postings. I've taken at times to ordering things in the UK when I can't find it here. I recently ordered some screws from Gunparts corp for my 1903 Springfield and when they came they were obviously repo. Went right in my junk drawer.

[usabaker]

I would guess this one would be on the high side as cost goes the shipping kills it.

http://www.zeppy.io/product/gb/2/172398265614/

[Flying10uk]

How about this sling available in the States? https://www.ima-usa.com/products/ori...brass-fittings

[browningautorifle]

That one looks correct, those guys are famous for their knockoffs though.

[BruceHMX]

So I opened up the ad for the white sling and it directed me to Ebay UK. From there I saw items from Silverman's. I have bought from them in the past and was always satisfied. However, I read something on the ad that stated some of the slings need to be re blancoed. I know what blanco is but where would you find it? From a quick search seems it has not been made since the 80's. Interesting too that some of the Airborne units blancoed their slings maroon. Gil I take it this was for parade?

[TomH]

If you're buying Slings from Silvermans, specify that you would like a short one for a rifle. They seem to have Long (Bren?) and Short all under the same part number. I ordered 3 and recieved 2 short and 1 long. But they were all good condition as advertised.

[Baal]

So I opened up the ad for the white sling and it directed me to Ebay UK. From there I saw items from Silverman's. I have bought from them in the past and was always satisfied. However, I read something on the ad that stated some of the slings need to be re blancoed. I know what blanco is but where would you find it? From a quick search seems it has not been made since the 80's. Interesting too that some of the Airborne units blancoed their slings maroon. Gil I take it this was for parade?

White blanco (Indian production) can be purchased from What Price Glory. $2US for a broken block about 2 inches in diameter in a round plastic tub.

For the web gear I use while camping and at the range, I use Tarrago shoe cream. It's far easier to apply, adds a measure of waterproofing, doesn't wear off easily but can be scrubbed off. I use a colour mixture to match light khaki green.