Original U.S. WWI & WWII M1907 Pattern Leather Sling with Blacked Brass Fittings MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly These were adapted from those

These were adapted from those

When used in concert with armed helicopters

The Pratt & Whitney R-1340 nine-cylinder radial engine was uncowled and sported prominent cooling fairings behind each cylinder which were later removed in service

Perhaps the most attractive aspect of this MG 34 is the fine Bakelite butt stock that is nicely marked with waffenamt and serial number 5679

until relieved by the 4th Armored Division

Original U.S. WWI & WWII M1907 Pattern Leather Sling with Blacked Brass Fittings MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly These were adapted from thoseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the standard issue 1907 pattern sling used on the 1903 Springfield rifle and the M1 Garand Rifle, made famous as the standard rifle of the U. S. military from WW2 to just before Vietnam. M1907 WWII Leather Sling marked in very good condition. The Standard U. S. service rifle Sling at the time of the adoption of the M1917 "Enfield" rifle was the M1907 leather sling used with the M1903