Scarce Original Indian Wars/Span Am War Trapdoor/Krag Rifle Sling Button Stud
Specifications
| Conflict | Indian Wars (1866-97) |
| Original/Reproduction | Original |
| Theme | Militaria |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
There are two distinct variants: a shorter and a taller stud. Both are correct for either model of sling, but I suspect the taller ones were originally issued with the earlier two piece M1873 slings to account for different thicknesses of leather.