WW2 German MG34 Sling

[ben3058]

Can anyone tell me if this WW2 German MG34 sling is authentic please.

[Kohima]

Looks good to me, Ben.
I’d avoid the temptation to use it, if I were you though.
By all means fit it to your MG... but that’s a lot of weight to be putting on such old leather!
(I’ve seen one snap, thankfully not mine. Not pretty).

All the best,
Bob

[sitges1990]

I'm with Bob, looks to be an authentic WWII era sling. Rear buckle is a Mauserwerk - Oberndorf probably made between 1935-39. The spring looks to be broken on the front buckle. Leather could be either Karl Ackva, but probably most likely Mauserwerk as well. I think Karl Ackva only made holsters but I'm not sure.

[BlackCat1982]

Good original riemen for the MG34, post war issued tend to be in webbing. This one is good-wish I had one for my MG34!

[ben3058]

Thanks Bob.

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Thanks mate

[ben3058]

It's going cheap on ebay! Springs all intact.