Martini-Henry Sling

 

Picture and information courtesy of Ken Hallock

Sling Length -  49 inches

Sling Width -  1 3/8 inches

 

This is a Martini-Henry, Mark IV with sling as usually found on Napalese marked Martinis

Information added from John Thorne

(The usual sling for this rifle is the Pattern 1880, which is usually buff or black, 44" long and 1/4" or so wider. The sling on yours really looks like a Long Lee sling.
 

 

 

Blanco Variant

Martini or Enfield Snider

The classic buff and blancoed rifle sling used with the Enfield, Snider, and Martini Henry rifles by the British army. No unit markings. Complete with tie string.

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