MG34/42 Sling

[Ben Evans]

Hi guys, is this a WW2 MG sling? To me it looks like a post war MG3 sling, does anyone have a picture of a genuine MG34/42 sling so I know what I am looking for?

Thanks

[John Brandon]

Ben I think its the wrong colour for a start, and the re- enforcing pads look odd, i believe you are correct in your assumptions

[Bill Grist]

Ben, Ihave one around here some where, I'll get some picts. there should be a WaA on the metal and a three letter code and WaA in the leather...BILL

[Ben Evans]

Hey Bill many thanks, is this a real one?

[Ben Evans]

PS Bill is there any difference betwen a MG34 sling and MG42? Or were they the same?

[Adrian Stevenson]

I don't like the look of the first one too. The second one looks OK.

As far as I know, the sling was universal to both MG's?

Cheers, Ade.

[Bill Grist]

Ben, There is no difference in MG34 and MG42 slings...The second one shown is a real German 34 or 42 MG sling...There are canvas slings as well..BILL

[Ben Evans]

It is now mine Bill, it will look nice on my 34 now to find one more for the 42!