American Dated 1918 Leather Sling for the Springfield Rifle Made by ‘Westboro Trunk & Bag Co. 19966:27. American Dated 1918 Leather Sling for the Springfield Rifle Made by ‘Westboro Trunk & Bag Co. 19966:27. Miscellaneous

The M1903 Springfield, officially the United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903, is an American five-round magazine-fed, bolt-action service repeating rifle, used primarily during the first half of the 20th century. The M1903 was first used in combat during the Philippine–American War,[5] and it was officially adopted by the United States as the standard infantry rifle on June 19, 1903, where it saw service in World War I, and was replaced by the faster-firing semi-automatic eight-round M1 Garand starting in 1936. However, the M1903 remained in service as a standard issue infantry rifle during World War II, since the U.S. entered the war without sufficient M1 rifles to arm all troops. Measuring 34” loop to loop. The brasswork, stitching and leather is in very good condition *showing signs of wear on one of the hoops* Stamped to the rear ‘W.T. & B.CO. 1918 C.A.C.’ The price for this collectable piece includes UK delivery. 19966:27.