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2206
$460.00

MODEL 1885 INDIAN WARS CARBINE SLING. Black leather sling approx 1-1/2″ wide with single tongue brass buckle measuring about 2″ square. The end of the sling is reinforced with a brass tip riveted in place. A blued iron snap swivel assembly was used to attach the Springfield carbine. The snap is marked “O.B. NORTH & CO NEW HAVEN – CT”. This type of sling was adopted by the Cavalry Equipment Board in 1885. CONDITION: Fair with considerable finish loss to the leather overall. Metal parts are very good to excellent. 4-32466 DM77 (300-700)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007
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