Affirmative; the US Sling, model of 1907 was standard issue for both the Springfield Model 1903 (all variants WW1 and later), the M1 “Garand” rifle (Springfield or otherwise; throughout production), as well as the 1917 Enfield (not produced by Springfield, though not Enfield either) and is, as one might infer, suitable and correct for placement on any of these fine American small arms from the Great War through Korean War period.
I know it’s a bit off topic, but does anyone know which version of this sling was standard issue in 1934-35? I’ve been told it is the version with brass hooks, but I cannot recall for certain, nor find a source to confirm.
This sling is used on military rifles back to the 1903 . The fitting were brass until brass became an issue such as during the wars. Steel was used during the wars. Zinc was used also. Best place to buy these slings is Amazon. They cost around 14 dollars on Amazon. World War Supply sells the same sling for 28 dollars.
That’s fine if you are buying it for appearances only. But if you want to use it for support duting shooting, which is what it’s designed for, you want a higher-quality sling than those. Turner Saddlery is my choice for the slings I use for high-power service rifle shooting, but there are others of equal quality. Expect to pay well over $100 for a quality sling that won’t stretch or slip.
I wish I had found this earlier. Just about had it together, only to find one of my keepers has gone AWOL. Probably ticked at me for not figuring this out earlier ;P
Meanwhile, how can I get just a keeper or what is out there that would do the job?
Thanks in advance for the help. If no comments, will go and find a bootmaker/repair shop in my area.
Member MajDave at the CMP Forum gave me a solution that worked for me. I loosened the lower butt plate bolt and removed the rear swivel to thread the hooks through, then reinstalled. I now have a very nice M-1907 sling installed on my Garand just as shown here.
I got a really nice sling from World War Supply, very nice looking and nice leather smell, but the hooks are too thick to fit through the rear swivel of my CMP Garand. Either the swivel is bent too far forward, the GI Birch stock is too thick in the heel area, or World War Supply uses too thick of leather, or some combination of the three?
I did get it on the rifle backwards, short loop through the front swivel where it fits through, but it won’t work for a shooting aid except maybe as a hasty sling. I thought of trying to freeze the short strap to see if the hook would shrink , but then it would be stuck on the rifle.
Any ideas of a fix? Maybe the swivel is bent too far forward, and could be bent back to open up room?
Lay the fitting on a board and hit it a couple of times to flatten. Also you can bend the hooks out straighter to thread though the swivel then bend them back down.
I asked a question yesterday, and it seems to have disappeared. I just wanted to know if this sling would fit a 1943 Springfield 30/06 rifle?
Mike,
I’ll forward your question to our Armorer’s and they will respond back to you via email.
Thanks,
Christine
Mike;
Affirmative; the US Sling, model of 1907 was standard issue for both the Springfield Model 1903 (all variants WW1 and later), the M1 “Garand” rifle (Springfield or otherwise; throughout production), as well as the 1917 Enfield (not produced by Springfield, though not Enfield either) and is, as one might infer, suitable and correct for placement on any of these fine American small arms from the Great War through Korean War period.
yes, yes it does, that’s actually the standard sling for it
Can I use the same how to photos to install my leather sling to my AR-15? Thanks.
Thanks for the instruction on instal the M1907 sling on a M-1. This should keep our honor guard rifle sling as required .
yes, however you have to have the right size loops for the leather to feed through and not the standard clip attachments
I know it’s a bit off topic, but does anyone know which version of this sling was standard issue in 1934-35? I’ve been told it is the version with brass hooks, but I cannot recall for certain, nor find a source to confirm.
Brass was pre-WW2. Steel from 1942 on.
Brass was a strategic metal thus replaced by steel wherever possible.
This sling is used on military rifles back to the 1903 . The fitting were brass until brass became an issue such as during the wars. Steel was used during the wars. Zinc was used also. Best place to buy these slings is Amazon. They cost around 14 dollars on Amazon. World War Supply sells the same sling for 28 dollars.
That’s fine if you are buying it for appearances only. But if you want to use it for support duting shooting, which is what it’s designed for, you want a higher-quality sling than those. Turner Saddlery is my choice for the slings I use for high-power service rifle shooting, but there are others of equal quality. Expect to pay well over $100 for a quality sling that won’t stretch or slip.
Another great how to video for sling use…
https://youtu.be/qoP6uTD56mk
I wish I had found this earlier. Just about had it together, only to find one of my keepers has gone AWOL. Probably ticked at me for not figuring this out earlier ;P
Meanwhile, how can I get just a keeper or what is out there that would do the job?
Thanks in advance for the help. If no comments, will go and find a bootmaker/repair shop in my area.
Found the keeper, and now have a slung M1. Thanks folks!
Member MajDave at the CMP Forum gave me a solution that worked for me. I loosened the lower butt plate bolt and removed the rear swivel to thread the hooks through, then reinstalled. I now have a very nice M-1907 sling installed on my Garand just as shown here.
I got a really nice sling from World War Supply, very nice looking and nice leather smell, but the hooks are too thick to fit through the rear swivel of my CMP Garand. Either the swivel is bent too far forward, the GI Birch stock is too thick in the heel area, or World War Supply uses too thick of leather, or some combination of the three?
I did get it on the rifle backwards, short loop through the front swivel where it fits through, but it won’t work for a shooting aid except maybe as a hasty sling. I thought of trying to freeze the short strap to see if the hook would shrink , but then it would be stuck on the rifle.
Any ideas of a fix? Maybe the swivel is bent too far forward, and could be bent back to open up room?
Mark,
I’ll forward your question onto our Armorers to see if they have any suggestions.
Thanks,
Christine
Remove the screw that holds the rear sling swivel, pull the swivel down, and thread the sling through, then reinstall the long screw.
Lay the fitting on a board and hit it a couple of times to flatten. Also you can bend the hooks out straighter to thread though the swivel then bend them back down.
Thank you very easy to follow. I also bought the same Turner Saddlery sling shown in the photos.
Makes it very easy! Thank you!
Thank you for helping me install a nice leather sling.
Great! I wish it would also show how to use it for prone or sitting.
Ditto!