Mauser Gew. 98 Sling

RON

RON

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Gentlemen, what do you think of this one which looks complete?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220871737702&fromMakeTrack=true" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Was it normal for the metal parts to be painted black on slings as well during WW1? Leather also seems lacquered, doesn't it?
 
Hi Steve,
That's what I thought as well but then again, who said cross-hatching or chequered leather was a norm for all German Imperial slings and not maker-specific?
Is there something in the relevant literature on this?
 
Ron: For a detailed discussion of Gew98 slings, to include drawings and specifications for both the old and new model slings, see pages 279 through 286 of
Rifle and Carbine 98, M 98 Firearms of the German Army from 1898 to 1918 , by Dieter Storz.

Reservist1
 
The book seems to be pretty valuable:
http://www.amazon.com/Rifle-Carbine-98-Firearms-German/dp/390252605X" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Interlibrary loan might be an option.
 
The book is available in either German or English text directly from the publisher in Austria for 95 Euro plus shipping.

http://www.militaria.at/Book.aspx?book=6879600&Language=de" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Reservist1
 
Thanks both for the tips.
While I get the book, do you agree with Steve on this example not being German?
 
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