Original German WWII Karabiner 98 kurz K98k Leather Sling with Frog and Keeper – Kar98k Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. Totally genuine World War Two German issue hand sewn, steel hardware, K-98 leather sling. Will also work for G/K43 and MP43/44. This is a very nice solid example that retains its original keeper, leather covered steel frosch (frog), and steel sliding buckle. There isn’t much that could be done to upgrade this amazing sling. The sling itself is still very pliable and doesn’t show any signs of weak or damaged leather.

This is a very nice solid example that retains its steel buckle (Klemmstück), with the leather guard fully intact, and a great worn finish. The buckle pin (Klemmwaltze) is in good condition. The inside of the buckle has the correct textured surface for a more secure length adjustment. There is no maker mark on the buckle, however it is completely correct in style and form. The sling end frog (frosch) is correct and made from leather covered steel. The sliding keeper loop is present, which are often lost over the years.

Overall a very good conditioned sling ready to upgrade your original Karabiner 98 kurz rifle. Genuine wartime slings are nearly impossible to find in serviceable condition, don’t let this one pass you by!

Karabiner 98k

The Karabiner 98 kurz, often abbreviated Karabiner 98k, Kar98k or K98k and also sometimes incorrectly referred to as a K98 (a K98 is a Polish carbine and copy of the Kar98a), is a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge. It was adopted on 21 June 1935 as the standard service rifle by the German Wehrmacht. It was one of the final developments in the long line of Mauser military rifles.

Although supplemented by semi-automatic and fully automatic rifles during World War II, the Karabiner 98k remained the primary German service rifle until the end of the war in 1945. Millions were captured by the Soviets at the conclusion of World War II and were widely distributed as military aid. The Karabiner 98k therefore continues to appear in conflicts across the world as they are taken out of storage during times of strife.