What is a 1907 sling?
The 1907 Sling is 1 1/4″ wide and is extremely adjustable to aid in hi-power target shooting. There is no higher quality 1907 sling on the market today.
How wide is a 1907 Sling?
1.25 inches wide. Top quality genuine leather, brass clips and leather keeper loops.
Where are the M1907 slings made in the USA?
New, American made reproduction WWII pattern M1907 pattern leather slings for M1903 and M-1 Rifles. This product is a reproduction of the slings made during WWII- meaning they have steel rather than brass hardware like those made in WWI. The M1907 slings are made by us, in our shop in Columbia, Ky.
How do you set up a 1907 sling?
http://thecmp.org/training-tech/armorers-corner/1907-sling-installation/. Once the sling is set up correctly remove the frog on the short strap (aka tail) of the sling from the looped long strap. Then pull it free from the rear sling swivel. Adjust the sling so there is a large enough loop to fit your arm in.
Where are the frogs on a 1907 sling?
Notice that the frogs are on the outside of the sling, away from the rifle. Also notice that the frog on the long section of sling is between the two keepers. On some 1907 slings, one of the keepers will be wider than the other. The wider keeper goes at the top (toward the muzzle).
When was the sling first used in the military?
If you can guess the year that the 1907 sling was adopted by the military, you’ll be smarter than the average bear. At some point, folks found that the use of a shooting sling enhance their ability to hold accurately. The idea is that the sling takes the place of the muscles to hold up the rifle in position.