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Finn Brass Buckel Sling ???
Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 9:13 am
by FINNADDICT
Just picked up this leather sling from a pawn shop. It has no markings. It looks like a Finnish sling but the brass buckle seems odd. The buckle is however just slightly larger than a Finn M39 buckle. Measures 45” long x 1” wide.
Anyone have any ideas of its origins???
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Re: Finn Brass Buckel Sling ???
Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 10:41 am
by Knuckledragger
I'm not sure it's Finnish. Looks like a standard Russian M91 sling. Especially because it's sewn in and not riveted.
Re: Finn Brass Buckel Sling ???
Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 12:02 pm
by Junk Yard Dog
Looks French.
Re: Finn Brass Buckel Sling ???
Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 4:22 pm
by zeebill
Usually the Finns had exed that stitching for reenforcement and I don't see it there. Bill
Re: Finn Brass Buckel Sling ???
Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 6:55 pm
by Junk Yard Dog
That is French, same slings that I have on two of the Berthiers.