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RARE CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINE SLING

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
RARE CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINE SLING
RARE CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR CAVALRY CARBINE SLING. In a letter from noted leather authority Stephen Dorsey, he states that, "the sling has been vetted by Paul Johnson, an author of a book on CW leather, and Fred Gaede, recent past editor of the Company of Military Historians Journal and an upcoming work on the American cap pouch. The three of us are "critical mass" on leather, I think, and we all agree that: 1. It is a Confederate-manufactured carbine sling and, 2. It is the only one known. There may be others, but they are, to date, unsung." Mr. Dorsey goes on to state that while the piece was in his collection, a stamp "7 VA" could be found on the leather. It was a "flat stamp" and over a period of time, after treating the leather with oil, the mark "disappeared". This Cavalry sling is similar in construction to standard US issued type. This, however, has a cruder carbine hook, tip, and buckle. The tip is attached with 4 integral studs. Sling buckle similar to US. CONDITION: Leather body is sound with some insect damage. Crazing and protectorate on leather. Brass tip has red coppery patina. Sling buckle has yellow brass patina. Sword hook is uncleaned with gray/brown surfaces. 4-56212 (5,000-10,000)