Is this M1907 Authentic?

[Shooter88]

Hello all. I am trying to find a USGI M1907 sling from WWI. I found the one below, and from what I can tell just from the pics it looks to be authentic...but I am no expert. Can someone give me the warm and fuzzy before I bid? Thanks.


http://www.gunbroker.com/item/594663020

 

[ajusog]

Hello all. I am trying to find a USGI M1907 sling from WWI. I found the one below, and from what I can tell just from the pics it looks to be authentic...but I am no expert. Can someone give me the warm and fuzzy before I bid? Thanks.


http://www.gunbroker.com/item/594663020

I dunno, looks legit except picture 4 (the buckle)... maybe that peice was replaced?

 

[Shooter88]

I dunno, looks legit except picture 4 (the buckle)... maybe that peice was replaced?

What about the buckle does not look right?

 

[Doco Overboard]

Does the frog/hook look brass or is it parkerized? I think about 1938 is when they went to steel. The short loop looks like its from a different sling, what even more interesting is the number of holes in the short loop. is that two sets making four vs. a higher number. One keeper having a staple with stitches and less holes in the short side could be indicative of a USMC sling. Thicker leather also a trait, the leather looks newer there including the keepers, but at least their stitched. Looks like $10 shipping and 4% for CC plus starting bid, could be a good one I don't know, home work in order on this one. Good luck!