Attaching Lee Enfield Sling

[bonza]

Just bought one of the British mil-surp webbing sling from Apex Gun Parts (Broadarrow/1943 markings). How exactly do they attach to the swivels on a No.4 Mk.1?

 

[Destructo6]

Feed the little metal hooks through the rifle's sling attachments, then slip the fabric sling through the metal hooks, so that it makes a sort of loop.

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[Onmilo]

You want to feed the sling so the loop hooks are facing away from the rifle.
They will become extremely uncomfortable when they start digging into your shoulder.

 

[Otacon_22]

And if they are facing inward they can and eventually will scratch up your rifle.

 

[rondog]

Holy Old Thread Batman!

See this? It's backwards. Install just the opposite way. Yeah, I still need to fix it.

 

[madcratebuilder]

Smooth side of metal fittings to the inside, the bottom fitting should be a hands width from the swivel and adjust the top fitting as needed. Sling should be approx 45 inches long, some slings sold for the No4 are too long.