Original German WWII Karabiner 98 kurz K98k Leather Sling with Keeper and Frog - Kar98k Bira Gun McAulliffe wondered aloud

McAulliffe wondered aloud

and the hilt and "shell" Guard are of gilded bronze/brass and the grip is sharkskin

pencil script written by Kimball in the field

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Original German WWII Karabiner 98 kurz K98k Leather Sling with Keeper and Frog - Kar98k Bira Gun McAulliffe wondered aloudOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition, totally genuine World War Two German issue leather sling for the Mauser Karabiner 98 Kurz (k98k). It is hand sewn, with steel hardware, and made of quality leather which is fully crosshatched with a border. The sling will also work for G K43 and MP43 44. This is a very nice solid example that retains its steel buckle (Klemmstck), with the leather guard fully intact, and a great worn