The sling was normally used in butt stock swivel to rear barrel band. For parade use the butt detachable swivel was move to the front of TG, leaving it thru the rear band swivel and that round metal thingy was hooked to the projection on bottom of front band and sling tightened so it lays flat against bottom of stock. The detachable swivel was sewed to the leather (as you can see in pics). Original leather part is very scares as they rotted away without care. Repros are available, originals, as shown must run several hundred.
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