Russian AK-74 Sling

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RIFLE SLING:

This is a late pattern Russian AK sling, with D-ring snap hook on one end and the captive belt buckle on the other. Finish of the hardware is cadmium plating. The web material is the traditional tight weave cotton. Loop material is of dark brown leather. Some late model slings have pebble textured leather. Slings almost always have white stenciled Cyrillic manufacturing emblems stamped into the backside of the web strapping.

MAGAZINE POUCH:

Standard Russian production four pocket pouch, this example dated 1993. Stripper clip slots have been lengthened to reach below the bottom reinforcement sew line. The oiler bottle side pocket has a cotton flap, while the tabs are dark brown leather. Both black and brown leather versions exist. These pouches are usually somewhat darker than the earlier variants. Inside of main flap is stamped with black Russian manufacturer's ink stamps. Very high quality fit and finish. Brass tab thorns.

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