Gun show 1898 Krag.

[Daan Kemp]

303 and 30-40 are close. if you can't find 30-40 try making them from 303.

[oldfoneguy]

Earlier models continued to use the M1887 trapdoor sling. It wasn't great because it has to be completely disassembled to be re-configured.
In the South Pacific the Mills web sling was used as the M1887 was prone to rotting and disintegrating in the tropical environment. The Mills is somewhat similar to the Enfield sling you have now.
The Kerr NoBuckl which came later was used throughout WWI and either could have been on a Krag in the rear or back in the states.
Around the turn of he century there was a series of short lived models of leather slings that eventually became the M1907. The major differences were in the number size and shape of the hooks and buckles. The exact model for my Krag would have been the M1903 which isn't reproduced so I'm using a M1907 instead.
If you can't tell I did extensive research on this subject after I bought my Krag.

[scottz63]

Sounds good. Thanks! I think I might go with an M1907 sling.

[butlersrangers]

For shooting utility - go with the model 1907 sling.

The 1887 sling was primarily a carry strap.
It is very clumsy because it's too long & bulky for the Krag.
(The 1903 Army NM Team made a creative use of sling and swivels).

The Mills Krag canvas 'Tropical' sling was a failure.
The Brass 'C' Hooks were too narrow and caused the strap to curl.

The Lee-Enfield (Mills) sling works well, but it is not correct.

[scottz63]

What about the Kerr No Buckle? That might look fitting. I kind of likr how it attaches as well.

[oldfoneguy]

As I had stated earlier the Kerr would be correct for the WWI era which is when it was first adopted. If you're looking to make it turn of the century correct you're going to have to choose between a M1907 or M1887. I have a repop Kerr on my US Model 1917 and it's excellent. Truly a marksmans sling and very easy to reconfigure. No wonder the Marines adopted it in 1917.

[butlersrangers]

WW1 - U.S. Engineers (1917 London):

[browningautorifle]

WW1 - U.S. Engineers (1917 London)

One of my favorite pics, remember it from when I was a kid and didn't know about Krags even. Shows they at least made it to Europe.

[donki1967]

One of my favorite pics, remember it from when I was a kid and didn't know about Krags even. Shows they at least made it to Europe.

Perhaps my krag landed in Europe by this engineers...

[browningautorifle]

Perhaps my krag landed in Europe

Hard to say, would be nice to find out. Have we searched the number on yours?