want to make a sling 1" X ? for a Henry

[stepnmud]

Seems like Uberti at one time advertised slings for their Henry's,are no more, but any anyways I have a pair of 1""sling swivels and thinking I could hit up The Leather Factory/Tandy for a 1" strip of lighter than belt leather 60" with several keepers and boston screws. Would like to see some pic's of slings for Henry's and if ya actually use them?

[Major 2]

Seems like Uberti at one time advertised slings for their Henry's,are no more, but any anyways I have a pair of 1""sling swivels and thinking I could hit up The Leather Factory/Tandy for a 1" strip of lighter than belt leather 60" with several keepers and boston screws. Would like to see some pic's of slings for Henry's and if ya actually use them?

I have made many period correct Henry slings.
1" will work.. I make mine 1 1/8 " at one end
is loop(like a belt keeper) it is snug fit (tight to slide) at
the other end is a brass flat hook (to attach to the barrel staple)
They are that simple...

[Grapeshot]

Dixie Gun Works sells them ready made with the hardware.  VTI should have the rifle hardware to make it authentic.  I bought the sling swivel and staple and had my gunsmith put it on my Henry.

[stepnmud]

thanks fer the info. have use it to make the sling and will post some pic's soon. Ended up using stuff aready on hand, a 1"X 50" belt blank, and leather shoestring to lace up the end loops.

[jimk23]

Looks like Dixie Gun Works does not have the Henry sling, at least in their on line catalog.  I would like to buy one from somewhere.

[Panhandle Slim]

You can try Dell's Leather Works.  That's where I got mine.

http://www.dellsleatherworks.com/henry-riflesling.htm

Good quality, decently priced.

[jimk23]

Thanks, Slim.  I ordered one. 

[dcwilliams29id]

Here is the other type they carry:

http://www.dellsleatherworks.com/henry2sling.htm

I ordered that one, and have been very happy with it.

[Choke Creek Jack]

Looks like Dixie Gun Works does not have the Henry sling, at least in their on line catalog.  I would like to buy one from somewhere.

I thought I saw one last time I looked for one.  It appears to be back in stock at Dixie.  AL0503 Henry Rifle Sling $44.95.  I'd find it more fun to make one.

[Fox Creek Kid]

The only thing I dislike about the repro slings is that most original slings seem to have used used a BRASS hook to latch onto the barrel and the repros use steel. I have looked in vain for a brass hook.

[PJ Hardtack]

I use a 1" x-strap from an RCMP Sam Browne. Easy to find at Canuck gun shows. Found a brass hook at a fabric shop.

[Major 2]

The only thing I dislike about the repro slings is that most original slings seem to have used used a BRASS hook to latch onto the barrel and the repros use steel. I have looked in vain for a brass hook.

I've made mine ... 1/8" Brass rod....hammered the flat on an anvil, drill two holes for  # 9  Rivets

rounded the end , then bent the hook loop 
punch a hole in the leather push the hook through an rivet the 3 (fold & hook flat) together
I use three stitches per side to hold the edges down,

[Pancho Peacemaker]

Jarnagins makes one of the nicest repro Henry slings.

It's sort of hard to find in their catalog.  Look under "Civil War: Federal" then look for the link that says "Musket and Carbine Slings"

I have one of their slings on my Trapdoor rifle and it is very high quality with appropriate period markings.

http://www.jarnaginco.com