Henry Miltary Sling

Captain Rob Page · July 30, 2007, 09:12:17 PM

I am wanting to put a sling on my military Henry. I would think that just about any strap that was available at the time could be used, and probably was used. I see that Dixie gun Works has one listed. About $40. I was wondering about maybe using a small brass harness or dog collar type snap and a simple 1/2 inch strap. It is always more fun to make your own equipment if possible. Any body got any ideas?

Dusty Morningwood · July 30, 2007, 09:16:56 PM

You could probably take the pics of the Dixie one to any good leather shop and they could make one. You might need to find a "period correct" (threw that one in for Driftwood

) hook and buckle.

Tuolumne Lawman · July 30, 2007, 09:52:49 PM

S&S gear (firearms) has them for about $29 with authentic hook and waxed finish leather with Henry Repeating Arms stamp. Great service and fast shipping.

<http://www.ssfirearms.com/>

Will Ketchum · July 30, 2007, 10:36:59 PM

I'll second TL's suggestion. Good service and the sling looks great.

Will Ketchum

Captain Rob Page · July 30, 2007, 10:56:38 PM

Thanks a bunch! I will have to get on their website check it out. Still thinking of making one if I can find the right hardware.

St. George · July 30, 2007, 11:01:35 PM

Since the Henry (and the Winchester) had a very 'specific' sling - buying the correct hardware and the proper weight of leather - then properly assembling and finishing it all will cost more than the S&S Firearms sling.

Good Luck.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

Captain Rob Page · July 30, 2007, 11:17:02 PM

Thanks for the input St. George. You are probably right about it costing more. I will check on the S& sling.

Long Johns Wolf · July 31, 2007, 01:25:50 AM

I used a leather sling from the German HK G3 purchased as a surplus item in a military shop, equivalent to $ 5.00.
Bootsie

Major 2 · July 31, 2007, 08:02:11 AM

When I used my Henry in mounted reenacting...
my sling was a shoulder strap from the issue cavalry saber belt.
there is bent brass hook that is used for adj. that works fine in the Barrel staple , a the strap has a loop keeper to adj around the butt swivel...
The strap on the Saber belt was often used for other purposes in field use ....

Dusty Morningwood · July 31, 2007, 09:46:59 AM

Quote from: Tuolumne Lawman on July 30, 2007, 09:52:49 PM
S&S gear (firearms) has them for about $29 with authentic hook and waxed finish leather with Henry Repeating Arms stamp. Great service and fast shipping.

<http://www.ssfirearms.com/>

My 02-03 catalog has them priced at $35. Are they on sale, or just found a cheaper vendor?