U.S. M1887 Springfield Trapdoor and Krag Rifle Leather Sling French Field Equipment It is visually distinctive because

It is visually distinctive because of a wide tubular cooling shroud around the barrel - often omitted in World War I when used on aircraft - and a top-mounted drum-pan magazine

These are rarely seen in the West

Original Item: Constructed from original FBP Parts Set on a solid steel/aluminum BATF approved dummy non-firing receiver

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U.S. M1887 Springfield Trapdoor and Krag Rifle Leather Sling French Field Equipment It is visually distinctive becauseNew Made Item: U. S. model 1887 KRAG and SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR rifle top grain leather sling with all brass fittings, copper rivets, and a single keeper. This is an exact copy of an original sling in the IMA collection. Features high quality construction and is stamped "RIA" (Rock Island Arsenal) for added authenticity. The sling measures 64" (162cm) long and 1 3 8" (3. 22cm) wide.