Original German WWII MG 42 Padded Leather Carry Sling - Geteilte Trageriemen Category_Snider Rifle Accessories although fits a little loose

although fits a little loose on the MG34

however there is also a lot of fouling and corrosion

which looks to have had some post arsenal sharpening

It was taken as a War Trophy by a British Tommy during the Great War

Original German WWII MG 42 Padded Leather Carry Sling - Geteilte Trageriemen Category_Snider Rifle Accessories although fits a little looseOriginal Item: Only One Available. The leather sling that was issued with the MG42 was constructed from two straps with a padded middle section, sewn together at each end. The sling served several purposes. It could be used to carry the machine gun in the traditional way, suspended over the shoulder, it could act as a carrying handle when split on each side of the gun and joined together at the top and it could also be used as a support when firing