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JTOMLINSON
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Re: sling hooks
24/10/06 01:34 AM

Curl

both types of sling attachement figured heavily in the late 1890's and early part of the 1900's here in England, the hook type was preferred from the target shooting fraternity who used fixed slings attahced to shooting jackets and who, once i nthe prone position could snap the hook onto the sling for stability.

The sling with the pig-skin thong end was a type preferred by hunters as it gave an almost silent fix as there was no metal to metal contact that went with the hook set up.

Many old Rigbys were supplied i n the early 1900's with the thong sling and so much interest was shown in their continued use, that in the mid 1990's, Paul Robert's, the then owner of Rigbys had a faithful copy of an early 1900's thong ended sling made for sale by Rigbys.

Although no longer connected with the Rigby name, J. Roberts and sons Gunmakers in Vauxhall London continue to offer this sling, it is adjustable by way of a leather covered buckle and has a suede back on the shoulder area, the same sling is also offered with buckle ends to fit fixed 1 inch sling loops, I am certain it can be viewed on their (J Roberts and Sons) website under accessories.

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sling hooks	bluedevil	14/12/04 12:57 PM
Re: sling hooks	DUGABOY1	15/12/04 06:08 AM
Re: sling hooks	zimhunter	15/12/04 02:56 AM
Re: sling hooks	ALAN_MCKENZIE	14/12/04 01:17 PM
Re: sling hooks	bluedevil	14/12/04 02:13 PM
Re: sling hooks	mickey	14/12/04 03:12 PM
Re: sling hooks	ALAN_MCKENZIE	15/12/04 11:43 PM
Re: sling hooks	CptCurl	18/12/04 02:19 PM
Re: sling hooks	JTOMLINSON	24/10/06 01:34 AM
Re: sling hooks	CptCurl	24/10/06 03:24 AM
Re: sling hooks	JTOMLINSON	24/10/06 08:10 PM
Re: sling hooks	NitroX	22/12/04 03:09 PM
Re: sling hooks	CptCurl	22/12/04 03:11 PM
Re: sling hooks	NitroX	22/10/06 04:02 AM
Re: sling hooks	NitroX	15/12/04 10:30 AM
Re: sling hooks	DUGABOY1	16/12/04 01:12 AM
Re: sling hooks	mickey	15/12/04 12:59 PM
Re: sling hooks	bluedevil	15/12/04 03:08 PM

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