Since there have been several recent posts on the G12/34... including one inquiry as to the sling utilized for same and finally having a nice afternoon in which I could access/take photos, here they be:
Since you asked... my G12/34
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joryfreeburg
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Sweet example
Regarding the sling for these rifles in general, most I have seen are missing the unique front swivel and/or have no sling. My guess is when these rifles were offered and accepted by the Luftwaffe, no slings were supplied. Like many captured rifles to come and be utilized by them, the Luftwaffe either used original slings for the rifles they had or made field expedients (often from webbing). The sling on the rifle pictured was undoubtedly made from some utility strap... likely in a depot. Note how the three lines of stitch close the end of the sling and capture the swivel stirrup. For adjustment the classic "H-buckle with foot" was utilized. In addition, though there is a embossed/reinforcement line running along the top and bottom edges, such a strap would be devoid of any checkering. Length also accommodates relocation to the lower, underside mount as well.
T1D.Operator
Well-known member
I believe I have all the stuff needed for a sling, I just don’t have a sling! I’ve been trying to see if any standard K98 or other sling variant was used. If I’m stuck with no sling, then I’m stuck with no sling. Only other thing is finding a correct bayonet! Thank you for the photos
I think a sling like that for the Vz24 would have been ideal, as the rear sling mounting points are similar, but would require adaptation for the German stirrup. A Weimar period Kar98b pattern might also work. Such slings often turn up on a number of rifles and it might be worth consideration. As for a "correct bayonet", just about any S84/98 T3 made at or prior to the receiver date would be acceptable. I was very fortunate to have found a Steyr E/623 accepted muzzle cover for the rifle pictured as well.