{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-karabiner-98-k98k-leather-sling-with-buckle-dated-1937","title":"Original German WWII Karabiner 98 K98k Leather Sling with Buckle - Dated 1937","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition, totally genuine World War Two German issue leather sling for the Mauser Karabiner 98 Kurz (k98k). It is hand sewn, with steel hardware, and made of quality leather which was originally fully crosshatched. The sling will also work for G\/K43 and MP43\/44.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very nice solid example that retains its steel buckle (\u003cem\u003eKlemmstück\u003c\/em\u003e) with leather guard, and the blued finish is worn. The buckle pin (\u003cem\u003eKlemmwaltze\u003c\/em\u003e) is in good condition, and is an early\/pre war production. The inside of the buckle has the correct textured surface for a more secure length adjustment. The sling end frog (frosch) is correct and made from leather covered steel. The sliding keeper loop is present, which is often lost over the years. The buckle is stamped \u003cstrong\u003eL\u0026amp;F\u003c\/strong\u003e, for \u003cem\u003eLinden \u0026amp; Funke KG of Iserlohn\u003c\/em\u003e, one of four known subcontractors, and the frosch is well marked \u003cstrong\u003e1937 HAMBURG\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are very difficult to find with any markings, especially a pre-war date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather does have age and some cracking, along with one small tear, but still shows a great amount of the crosshatched embossing. The stitching is solid, and the leather covering on the frog is fully complete, with the stitching intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall very good condition, ready to upgrade an original Karabiner 98 kurz rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine wartime slings are nearly impossible to find in serviceable condition, don't let this one pass you by!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41846908747845,"sku":"ONSV24KTA062","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24KTA062__01.jpg?v=1726233333","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-karabiner-98-k98k-leather-sling-with-buckle-dated-1937","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}