Need help finding a leather sling for an 1897 Winchester shotgun

[Taurus 617 CCW]

My hunting partner has an original 1897 Winchester shotgun and wants to put a sling on it. We looked at a local sporting goods store but all the leather slings looked cheap or fake. He is looking for a sling that looks more period correct and like real leather. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[burrhead]

I wouldn't put a sling on a shotgun but my favorite rifle sling is the Brownells Latigo. Very nice leather for the price. http://www.brownells.com/shooting-a...s/slings/quick-set-latigo-sling-prod1180.aspx

 

[Taurus 617 CCW]

Thanks for the link. I believe he wants something darker like a coffee color. I normally wouldn't put a sling on a shotgun either but we turkey hunt and sometimes have to hike pretty good distance. Often times up steep hills.

 

[jeepnik]

You could consider having a custom made sling. If you have a design in mind, a photo and a telephone conversation with the leathersmith is all that's needed. My favorite leathersmith is http://www.levergunleather.com/index.htm

 

[Taurus 617 CCW]

Thanks for the link jeepnik. I forwarded it on to him. I believe that is the type of work he is looking for.

 

[CaptTripps]

I can second the Latigo Sling I have one on an 1935 M99 and it looks period correct, is well made and fully adjustable.

 

[entropy]

An M1907 sling would be period correct and would look pretty snappy on that M97. Hunter makes a decent one. IMA sells a very authentic looking one.

 

[Carl N. Brown]

^ Agreed. The M1907 would be appropriate for a WWI era military Model 1897 trench gun. I think would look better on any 1897, sporter or military, than a modern sling. As I recall, the M1907 has a wide range of adjustment too.

 

[Nature Boy]

An M1907 sling would be period correct and would look pretty snappy on that M97. Hunter makes a decent one. IMA sells a very authentic looking one.

Yep. That would look cool on that vintage shotty. I'm a fan of them, having them on many of my rifles.