Rare 1901 Pattern Royal Navy Sling Rifle MK1

A rare 1901 pattern Royal Navy brown leather Mk1 rifle sling for the No.1 SMLE rifle, this 1917 dated example has not been shortened and still retains its small brass stud, the sling also bears a lightly stamped Royal Navy acceptance broad arrow and letter ''N'', the face side of leather has some (commonly found) age related light surface cracking but is only surface and remains quite supple, overall length 43 inches x 1 3/8 wide.
There has been a small period done modification made to the sling, this being the relocation of the small stud but this could easily be put back in place , it was relocated so the sling could be repurposed as a belt and then rigged with a 1901 pattern ammunition pouch (listed separately code 51109) and a 1901 ptn naval holster, unfortunately the holster was sold before I acquired the rig, also the sliding loop on the belt appears to be a piece of re-worked 1914 ptn equipment leather with its distinctive riven finish, all period done.
A rare item and fresh to the market.

Code: 51110