Unusual Belgian Mauser Carbine Sling Hardware ???

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  • leecork
    Senior Member
    • Oct 2009
    • 116

    #1

    Unusual Belgian Mauser Carbine Sling Hardware ???

    [B] I recently acquired a Belgian Mauser made in Birmingham England. I am fairly sure that it was manufactured and used in WW 1 and I was told that the rifle is a cavalry model. It seems to have the original stock. I am trying to find out more about the left side of the buttstock. It has a metallic insert that appears to be designed for the insertion of another piece of metal which may allow the attachment of some type of sling. I have seen pictures on the Internet of stocks that have similar built in inserts, but I cannot find any info about a sling and sling attachment. Does anyone know more this strange fixture or can possibly point me in a direction for further details. Your help would be greatly appreciated. ThanksB]
  • Liam
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2009
    • 1376

    #2
    This inquiry begs for a photo of the area of interest, please.
    "Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace." - T.R.

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    • BudT
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2009
      • 2508

      #3
      Ya it would help a lot.
      I DDUW BO'R DIOLCH

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      • leecork
        Senior Member
        • Oct 2009
        • 116

        #4
        Picture of Belgian mauser stock

        belgian mauser stock.jpg

        Picture attached (I hope). Thanks

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        • one shot
          Senior Member
          • Jul 2021
          • 534

          #5
          https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauser_Model_1889 basically a 1891 argentine way ahead of it's time .

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          • one shot
            Senior Member
            • Jul 2021
            • 534

            #6
            It does however have the slotted plate in the butt for a cavalry carry-strap.

            post-14525-0-79210500-1298491677.jpg https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/...auser-carbine/

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            • leecork
              Senior Member
              • Oct 2009
              • 116

              #7
              Thank you, One Shot. You have been a great help. Lee Hoffman

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