Original German WWII 1939 dated K98k Leather Sling by Lederwork Sedina with D&C Buckle, Keeper & Frog – Kar98k Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition, totally genuine World War Two German issue leather sling for the Mauser Karabiner 98 Kurz (k98k). It is hand sewn, with steel hardware, and made of quality leather which was originally fully crosshatched with a border. The sling will also work for G/K43 and MP43/44.

Unlike almost all of the example that we see, this sling still has the complete maker information stamped onto the back near the buckle end! It was made by Lederwerk Sedina of Finkenwalde, Germany, today known as Zdroje, located in Szczecin, Poland. There is a faint Waffenamt stamp to the right of this, and a clear 1939 date!

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, and is the later war type with welded ends ground smooth. The inside of the buckle has the correct textured surface for a more secure length adjustment. The buckle is also maker marked D&C, for Dransfeld & Co in Menden/Sauerland, one of four known subcontractors. The sling end frog (frosch) is correct and made from leather covered steel, with what looks to be an 8 stamped on the back.. The sliding keeper loop is present, which are often lost over the years.

The leather on this example has lost most of the original crosshatched texture and border, which can now only really be seen on the very end near the frog, with some traces on the rest of the sling. It is still supple and flexible, with no major cracking or other issues we often see. The stitching is fully intact, even on the frog and buckle guard.

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