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Offline Captain Rob Page

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Henry Miltary Sling
« on: July 30, 2007, 09:12:17 PM »
  I am wanting to put a sling on my military Henry. I would think that just about any strap that was available at the time could be used, and probably was used. I see that Dixie gun Works has one listed. About $40. I was wondering about maybe using a small brass harness or dog collar type snap and a simple 1/2 inch strap. It is always more fun to make your own equipment if possible. Any body got any ideas?
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Re: Henry Miltary Sling
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2007, 09:16:56 PM »
You could probably take the pics of the Dixie one to any good leather shop and they could make one.  You might need to find a "period correct" (threw that one in for Driftwood  ;)) hook and buckle.
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Re: Henry Miltary Sling
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2007, 09:52:49 PM »
S&S gear (firearms) has them for about $29 with authentic hook and waxed finish leather with Henry Repeating Arms stamp. Great service and fast shipping.

<http://www.ssfirearms.com/>
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Re: Henry Miltary Sling
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2007, 10:36:59 PM »
I'll second TL's suggestion.  Good service and the sling looks great.

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Re: Henry Miltary Sling
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2007, 10:56:38 PM »
  Thanks a bunch! I will have to get on their website check it out. Still thinking of making one if I can find the right hardware.
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Re: Henry Miltary Sling
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2007, 11:01:35 PM »
Since the Henry (and the Winchester) had a very 'specific' sling - buying the correct hardware and the proper weight of leather - then properly assembling and finishing it all will cost more than the S&S Firearms sling.

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Re: Henry Miltary Sling
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2007, 11:17:02 PM »
  Thanks for the input St. George. You are probably right about it costing more. I will check on the S& sling.
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Re: Henry Miltary Sling
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2007, 01:25:50 AM »
I used a leather sling from the German HK G3 purchased as a surplus item in a military shop, equivalent to $ 5.00.
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Re: Henry Miltary Sling
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2007, 08:02:11 AM »
When I used my Henry in mounted reenacting...
my sling was a shoulder strap from the issue cavalry saber belt.
there is bent brass hook that is used for adj. that works fine in the Barrel staple , a the strap has a loop keeper  to adj around the butt swivel...
The strap on the Saber belt was often used for other purposes in field use ....
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Re: Henry Miltary Sling
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2007, 09:46:59 AM »
Quote from: Tuolumne Lawman on July 30, 2007, 09:52:49 PM
S&S gear (firearms) has them for about $29 with authentic hook and waxed finish leather with Henry Repeating Arms stamp. Great service and fast shipping.

<http://www.ssfirearms.com/>

My 02-03 catalog has them priced at $35.  Are they on sale, or just found a cheaper vendor?
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