

Large keeper (stitching towads rifle) with three layers of sling D. Lower swivel with two loops of sling (finished sides exposed) B. When finished, if everything was done properly, you should have, from left to right:Ī. This will require some manipulation and sliding of keepers to achieve the desired snug fit. (7) Hook claw to appropriate set of holes.

This can be somewhat difficult with a stiff sling - use care.
#1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE SLING INSTALL#
(6) Install brass button in slots provided so as to secure plain end of sling around lower swivel. (5) Pass the plain end of the sling (rough side towards rifle) through the larger keeper (inside the loop which is already there) from muzzle towards butt, then around through the lower swivel (3) Pass the plain end of the sling (finished side towards rifle) through the upper swivel from butt towards muzzle, then back around through small keeper. (2) Pass the claw end of the sling (finished side towards rifle) through the lower swivel from muzzle towards butt, then back around through large keeper. (1) With claw end of sling to left, and finished side facing rifle, place both keepers on the sling, large to your left, small to your right, stitching should face rifle. You should have a single sling with brass claw hook at one end, one brass button, and two leather keepers, one larger than the other. The following assumes you have the rifle in the following position:īutt to left, muzzle to right, bolt or hammer up. Posted by Dick Hosmer on Thursday, 16 February 2017, at 12:06 p.m., in response to Trapdoor Sling Installation Help, posted by Eamonn Mackinaw on Thursday, 16 February 2017, at 10:18 a.m.
