US Model 1839 Carbine Sling
Item #: WR1158
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This is a Cavalry Carbine sling from the American Civil War. This Model 1839 Federal issued sling is made from black bridle leather and remains in amazing condition. The leather is still flexible, although it is dry. There is some crazing on the exterior side of the belt. There are no makers marks or inspector stamps to be found on the belt, but D 8 has been incised in the leather. The sling measures 50" in length, and 2 3/8" in width. Many of these slings were shortened, as the men who used them weren't very tall. They shortened them in the field as an expedient means of making them fit. They were also shortened when the tips, or "batwing" broke, the stitching at the buckle ripped, or the leather just tore. This sling has been shortened 6" from it's original length. The brass two prong buckle and batwing tip have a matching patina with some verdigris on the rivets and edges. The steel snap swivel is maker marked, being manufactured by the E. Gaylord Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts. The inspector of T.J. SHEPARD and US are stamped opposite Gaylord's mark. Gaylord had contracts from 1862-1865 for 22,000 carbine slings, 17,000 slings and 20,000 carbine swivels. These slings were worn over the troopers shoulder and the snap hook was attached to the sling bar of his carbine. This allowed the rider use of both hands for his reins while on the march or in an attack. If you have a cavalry collection it's not complete without one of these!
Your Price $795.00 USD
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