Sling for Persian Mauser?

[emil77]

Hi guys,

This might be a long shot, but it's worth asking. I purchased my father a Model 98/29 Persian Mauser Long Rifle from SAMCO. I need a sling for it but my father is picky about the sling. At the bottom of the post is a picture of 2 different soldiers holding Mausers with slings attached. I realize the picture is bad, but you can sort of make out the slings.

Would any of you happen to know where I can buy an original or reproduction sling that looks like the one in the pictures? If not, how about a source on the internet? I've already sent him about a dozen links for slings for sale but he didn't like any of them.

[v/dBrink]

The slings I've seen, and what was on mine, are British WW1 leather slings. The picture shows a sling with a metal buckle. It also shows that particular fellow wearing a U.S. web cartridge belt.

Correct slings will probably be impossible to not only figure out but procure. I use older Swedish slings on everything anymore but I tend to be more mellow in my old age.

[emil77]

Great info, I will look to see if I can find some WW1 British slings.

[TRAP55]

http://www.rifleslings.com/persian_98-29_sling.htm

[v/dBrink]

http://www.rifleslings.com/persian_98-29_sling.htm

Yeah, those are the WW1 British slings usually found on the Persian 98/29.