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I have a question. I bought a sling for a MG42 a while back and when I received it It wasnt what I expected. However maybe it is correct.

I used to carry an MG34 in reenacting and it had a sling that was split into two parts and there were round peices of rope sewn inside to make like a handle that was easy on your hands when each strap was wrapped around and carried like a briefcase.

However the strap that I have is just a plain strap with a spring hook on oneside and a quick release square peice on the other (fits into the gripstick).

My question is what does a WW2 MG42 sling look like?
I want mine to be authentic if possible. I like the split type for carrying purposes but I want to be correct.

Can anyone post some picts or info on slings and perhaps make a sticky?

Thanks
RR

That is certainly a postwar sling, probably yugoslavian. Here is what a MG-42 sling from WWII looks like. You should usually have a WaffenAmt (weapons department) inspection stamp with an eagle and inspector number underneath, stamped on the side of the latch that clips onto the pistol grip.

Thanks Darivs,

I was afraid of that. I am familiar with your type of sling. It is what I tried to describe in my post.

I wonder where I could get a funtional one? Even a reproduction one?

RR

http://www.panzer46.net/mg42board/viewt ... ght=#40002

sorry raccoon i thought you just wanted a cheap usable sling , not a WW2 correct style sling or i wouldn't of sent you to longmountain.

Drooling,

No problem at all. I really didnt specify that I was looking for a WW2 in that post. I plan on making a M53 too and I can eventually use it for that. BUt I am looking for a usable WW2 German sling too...........any ideas

RR

Wasnt there someone on here that was going to start making repros?

RR

RaccoonRough wrote:Wasnt there someone on here that was going to start making repros?

RR

yes, his handle was saddler. but he hasn't been back since april.

TC

Correct reproduction sling on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/German-MG-34-42-Str ... dZViewItem

RaccoonRough wrote:Drooling,

No problem at all. I really didnt specify that I was looking for a WW2 in that post. I plan on making a M53 too and I can eventually use it for that. BUt I am looking for a usable WW2 German sling too...........any ideas

RR

Racoon,

I found a source for repro Afrika Korps canvas and leather split slings and ordered two. You can have one when we meet if they are actually delivered.

Here's one from a source I've used a number of times:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0118580810

I bought one of these, but haven't taken delivery yet. I'll post pics when it comes in, but for $21 . . . .

And here's one from another company that I've bought a bunch of stuff from -- excellent folks:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... &rd=1&rd=1

I dont' think you'll find a nice repro for less than these -- though the $50 one that John pointed out looks awfully nice, too.

GeeDeeEmm

Here's one from a source I've used a number of times:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0118580810

I bought one of these, but haven't taken delivery yet. I'll post pics when it comes in, but for $21 . . . .

I got one of these in the mail yesterday, the sling is ok not 100% happy with the color a little to bright brown (which seems normal for repo slings like the MP40 and K98k's I have seen) and the metal on the gripstick connector(doesn't appear to be as strong as an original, but what in the repo world is) For $21 bucks its worth every penny and I am very happy with it. It fits the gun very well and seems to be very sturdy.