Original U.S. Civil War Body Sling with Attachment Hook for Saddle Ring Carbine c.1860-65 Category_Brunswick Guns indicating that this is truly

indicating that this is truly an Infantry rifle

The iron mounts on the bottom incorporate some loops for specially fitting onto a gun carriage or pack animal

5" diameter

Made from high quality glossed heavy card stock

The model M71 was a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt-action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1888

Original U.S. Civil War Body Sling with Attachment Hook for Saddle Ring Carbine c.1860-65 Category_Brunswick Guns indicating that this is trulyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice U. S. Civil War Era leather Body sling, 2 1 2" wide with large brass buckle, intended to be draped over the shoulder. Attached is a Spring loaded Carbine Sling Swivel Hook, used to secure Saddle Ring Carbine, like a SHARPS, under the arm for use when mounted on a Cavalry Charger. This sling allowed the trooper to easily access the carbine, and also served to stabilize it against the body for