Looking for the lee enfield sniper sling

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Hey everyone, I have been looking on the internet for some information on the lee enfield sniper sling. I believe it is attached on the buttstock, in front of the clip and the middle of the forestock. This leather sling configurating looks intriguing and I was wondering if anyone had some more information on them. Are they expensive to buy? Are there more affordable reproductions? Does anyone have one for sale? Thanks for your help.

SL
 
The Turner slings are excellent quality, but IMA also handles the repros.

Turner Slingshttp://turnersling.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=TS&Category_Code=MG

International Military Antiqueshttp://www.ima-usa.com/product_info.php/products_id/509

Once you get the sling, you can obtain the 1942 Small Arms Rifle Training and 1952 Instructional Pamphlet for No.4 Mk1(T) sniper rifle Manual (Vol.1 No.3) from the England - Milsurps Knowledge Libraryhttp://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=12. The first pub shows you how to mount, set-up and fully adjust the sling on the No.4(T) sniper rifle.

Hope this helps...

Edit: BTW, Collector's Source here in Canada also sells the target sling swivel to replace the king screw.

Regards,
Badger
 
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King screw swivels are very common and I usually send a few to friends. I end up with them when removing useful bits from scrap rifles.
 
Many of the manuals show the US M.1907 rifle sling being used as a sniping sling on the Number 4. This is possibly what you need. Good luck.
 
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Many of the manuals show the US M.1907 rifle sling being used as a sniping sling on the Number 4. This is possibly what you need. Good luck.
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It's called an MRT sling. Search that on ebay, I just bought a brand new one on ebay for $24.95 + shipping. Looks good.
 
How about this one ?
http://www.bdlltd.com
clic on his Parts section and check out the L42 sling...pretty pricey tho

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Ok, so the Turner sling is the way to go then. I do not have a (T) marked .303 but I do a lot of target shooting and I wanted something close to authentic for shooting. I thought this sling would be good for target shooting instead of the typical web sling that was normally issued. BadgerDog, is the sling a m1907 in the link to the (T) sniper rifle instruction pamphlet? I'm confused with all the responses as to which sling is correct. There is the turner sling, the m1907, the MRT sling and the l42 sling. Sorry for the confusion and please be patient with me. Also, does anyone know of instructions as to effectively use the sling for target shooting use? Are there proper diagrams or is there someone that can post pics of how to properly strap into that sling for target use. Once again I apolagize for all the questions. Thanks everyone!

LS
 
Found one at Marstar

I just found a m1907 at marstar. I figured buying in Canada would be the best (support our country's economy) Has anyone bought one of these slings from marstar? What is the quality like? Also, Where can I find a king swivel screw and do I need the sling swivel washer as well ? I've seen them for ghastly prices of 30-40 dollars! Does someone have a good one for an affordable price? Probably should post that question onto the buy/sell/trade section. Anyway, thanks again.


LS

P.S. I also found a site describing how to properly fit a m1907 sling.

http://carnival.saysuncle.com/001086.html
 
For your King Screw swivel, contact:

Wayne Mitchell in Craven SK (there is only one Mitchell in the area), or

Paul Reibin's
Range Sports Unlimited
854 Pleasant Street
Kamloops, BC V2C 3B5
Phone: 250-372-7030
FAX: 250-372-3405

These items were de rigeur for English style two-point slings on No.4's. The M1907 is also a two-point sling, but not in the British fashion. For the former, the sling is attached to the foreend and to the King Screw. The shooter forms a half-loop in a broad web strap with his upper arm. In position, the sling forms a tight triangle to the left.

For the US sling, the same loop is on the upper arm, but there is a short length back to the butt that lays across the shooter's chest. I have yet to see a good picture of the British two-point style. A single-point sling is the one most shooters trained recently know. It hangs from the foreend without any other attachments.
 
No. 4 sniper slings were the same as the regular slings. The middle swivel wasn't used in conjunction with the other two. It was used just like a target shooter uses it and not likely at all unless the sniper was shooting from within our lines. Too hard to get off in a hurry.
 
lazysod said:
I just found a m1907 at marstar. I figured buying in Canada would be the best (support our country's economy) Has anyone bought one of these slings from marstar? What is the quality like?
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I have two of these slings and they are good quality, the leather is nice and the stitching/hardware is decent. They are pretty stiff when you get them but are easily worked in.
 
There are good examples of the use of the sling in Skennertons The British sniper which covers Commonwealth as well. I may scan a couple which show the sling use as per the manual later if that helps! I'm sure plenty of copies are in canada! Edited to add that I had a rummage today!
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lazysod said:
Ok, so the Turner sling is the way to go then. I do not have a (T) marked .303 but I do a lot of target shooting and I wanted something close to authentic for shooting. I thought this sling would be good for target shooting instead of the typical web sling that was normally issued. BadgerDog, is the sling a m1907 in the link to the (T) sniper rifle instruction pamphlet? I'm confused with all the responses as to which sling is correct. There is the turner sling, the m1907, the MRT sling and the l42 sling. Sorry for the confusion and please be patient with me. Also, does anyone know of instructions as to effectively use the sling for target shooting use? Are there proper diagrams or is there someone that can post pics of how to properly strap into that sling for target use. Once again I apolagize for all the questions. Thanks everyone!

M1907, MRT, same sling, different names Even the L42A1 used the same sling to start. Nylon sling is post war and if what I paid for mine is any indication, a lot more expensive.
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When I turned down my course in 1985 for the L42 (well it was snowing and in the falklands) we had a nylon sling mostly but some older leather slings were around I'm sure.
 
1907 US Style Sling

... If you really want a heavy duty 1907 sling, and are willing to pay for it, I can recommend one from Leslie Tam, handmade, in Hawaii. 'Not cheap, but really heavy duty leather, and of excellent quality, plus he'll custom size it for you, and the holes are clearly marked, thus aiding in adjustment and there's the choice of brass or metal "hooks" and a choice of the way the "keepers" are made !..... David K.:)
 
The longer the sling stays stiff the better it will perform, softening a sling allows it to stretch which defeats the point of making it in thick stiff leather with adjustable buckles!
 
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