French military rifle sling – MAS 36/51 tan leather strap
€10,00
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French military rifle sling – MAS 36/51 tan leather strap
€10,00
Product condition: Nine
Original French military sling, designed for the MAS 36 rifle. Made from supple, vegetable-tanned tan leather, this authentic strap is ideal for collectors and military history enthusiasts.
- Length: 106 cm
- Width: 3.3 cm
- Thickness: 3 mm
- Material: Tan leather
- Compatibility: MAS 36
Original French military surplus piece. New old stock, sold as is.
A bit of history
The MAS 36 was the standard-issue rifle of the French army adopted in 1936, used throughout World War II, in Indochina, and in Algeria. Robust and reliable, it equipped generations of French soldiers. Its tan leather sling, wider than that of the MAS 45, reflects the sturdiness of the weapon it accompanied. For collectors and historical reenactment enthusiasts, owning an original strap is a rare detail of authenticity that makes all the difference in the display of a collector's weapon or a uniform from the 1936–1962 period.
And for the creative ones?
Its generous width (3.3 cm) and supple, robust tan leather make it a piece easily repurposed for other uses: bag handles, shoulder straps, belts, luggage tags… There is no shortage of possibilities for creative minds who enjoy giving a second life to military items with an authentic, raw style.