1941 Lithgow SMLE sling?

[Buster95]

Probably a stupid question but which sling I need for a Lithgow No.1 MK3 made in 1941? No.1 slings and No.4 sling are the same?

 

[Potashminer]

I did not think a rifle came rifle factory with a sling - maybe issued by the unit that the rifle went to? Like bayonet frogs? - Different among different units and countries? I really do not know that for certain - someone more knowledgeable will be along shortly, I am sure.

 

[Snider shooter]

The canvas slings are correct. Australia made their own slings. Also during WW2 slings where provided by Britain and India military to troops fighting in India- Burma area so it’s possible any country’s sling could have been used. Stuff gets mixed up during wartime and troops used what was available. If trying to keep everything the same an Australian stamped sling would be appropriate. The leather slings where used by rear guard troops and usually didn’t see frontline service.

 

[Claven2]

In WW2, Australia got many of it's web slings from Canada - so a Canadian-made 1941 or 1942 dated sling would be a good match.

there's a good thread on australian webbing (ww2) here: https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/equi...ian-pattern-1937-webbing-set-pictures-647585/

another really specific rifle sling thread is here: https://www.gunboards.com/threads/wwii-enfield-web-slings.340137/

 

[Buster95]

Thank you all

 

[Garry Mosin]

You can buy it on https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=sling+for+Lee+Enfield&ref=nav_bb_sb