Sling, Weapons, GPMG, DPM, Used

Description

Genuine British Army issue sling for the General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG)

DPM with OG strapping

Webbing strap with wide (7cm) rubber backed section to reduce slip and discomfort

Full length is 142cm, can be adjusted

Each end is fitted with a sprung metal clip, similar to a karabiner

Quick release tab at one end

Robust and reliable kit

Colour shades of strapping may differ between examples, back of the pad may be black or green, design is the same

Although intended and issued for the GPMG these were also favoured for carrying the Minimi LMG, and rifles when fitted with UGL

OG model seen in use by Royal Marine Arctic and Mountain Warfare Cadre on their M16s in The Falklands

Look closely at some pictures of SAS troops during Op Granby and you can see these fitted to M16/203 combinations

We make no apology for the gratuitous photograph of a belt fed automatic weapon, this is not included

Condition is used, marked from use, may be oil stained and dirty, sound and fit for use, no damage or repairs

Sling shown is a fair example of condition