Here's a pair I just got. They a bit of work (cleaning).
The top one has a very good bore by Chinese standards and the metal has good finish. It was made in 1954. The bottom one has a cruddy bore, no finish above the wood, and some pitting. It was made in 1953, the first year of production.
The hunt is on for slings that will match in condition to the rifles.
The top one has a very good bore by Chinese standards and the metal has good finish. It was made in 1954. The bottom one has a cruddy bore, no finish above the wood, and some pitting. It was made in 1953, the first year of production.
The hunt is on for slings that will match in condition to the rifles.