Sling for a SxS?

[Chief Rick]

Another forum - user is asking about "period correct" slings for a SxS shotgun.

 

I tried a search but came up with nothing.

 

Anybody have an example of a sling that would have been used on a SxS in the late 1800's, early 1900's?

[Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428]

There is always the timeless "strip of leather tied to the barrel and stock"...  May not be pretty but it is functional and about as period correct as it can be.

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

 

I think looking for "Period Correct" is a waste of time.  I have had a collection of "Antique" Exposed Hammer Side by Sides.  Almost ALL had similar square(ish) barrel attachment with a mount that screwed into the bottom rib.  The Butt stock had something quite similar.  That style is still commonly available.  Just shop around.

[Cat Brules]

QUOTE:

“about as period correct as it can be.“

 

Yes, it is.

if that doesn’t suit you, put a couple sling swivels on your shot gun and improvise a sling from strap leather.  Get a leather-awl and a hand-held saddle stitcher and fabricate the sling yourself, just as was done in earlier times.  I do that now, with a number of things.....I fabricate them myself.  That is the same now as it was 150 years ago.  My work would not be off much, if any, from theirs.

 

Cat Brules