Gew. 98 Sling - Authentic German?

RON

RON

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Gents, this one has already started on the wrong foot--$200 as starting price!--but is it authentic?
The leather isn't pebbled; is that enough to rule it out?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/German-WWI-WW1-Gew98-Mauser-Sling-1917-RARE-/110779939143" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 
Ron: The sling looks original. The leather should not be "pebbled", it should have a diamond shapped pattern pressed into the leather. Look at the next to the last photo in the listing and the pattern is visible.

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