Troy I Report post Posted February 16, 2014 I was thinking of making a 1907 Rifle Sling, but I have no idea where to get the "sling claws"...I'm not sure if this is what they are called, but they hook the two sling straps togeather...Please Help. I have attached a pic to show what they look like. Thanks, Troy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Ohio Travel bag carries them in brass, you might want to "antique" them a little. They are on Page 217 of the catalog. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy I Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks, will Ohio Travel Bag sell to someone who does not have a bussiness lic.? The last time I checked you needed a tax id number. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy I Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Found them at Hardware Elf...thanks Chief for the info...Troy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted February 16, 2014 You beat me to it, I was just going to tell you Hardware elf, Tandys and Springfield leather. Tandy calls theirs 2 prong strap hooks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted February 16, 2014 I believe OTB will sell to individuals, not sure, however, they do have a minimum order amount that you have to meet. The quality of their hardware is head and shoulders above Tandy and Tandy resellers. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy I Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Thank you Chief for all your help. Troy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geneva Report post Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) OTB has a 50 dollar minimum order. You don't need a tax anything. The two hole 1" wide frog (hook) is around .70 cents each the three rivet frog is 2.19 each they are for the 1 1/4" slings. Do not use latigo leather. I use Herman Oak 10-12 oz. and I split it down to an even 10oz. Front half of the sling is 1"x48" long the rear piece is 1"x30" in length. It is made of 9 to 10 oz. material. The belt keepers are 1" wide made from 4 or 6oz. leather I use belt loop staples to fasten the ones I make. The hole spacing is 1 1/4" the spread of the holes is 3/4" center. You will need 3/16"x5/16" rivets to attach the hook. 2 hooks per sling 2 belt keepers per sling. Google the sling name as "03-A3 sling". There are lots of them. Good luck. I sell a bunch of these things before hunting season gets started. Whole sale is 12-14 $ a piece. Edited February 16, 2014 by Geneva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy I Report post Posted February 16, 2014 WOW--Geneva--thanks, this saved me a lot of trail and error in trying to work everything out. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Troy, this might help also it is a down loadable patternand instructions for a 1907 rifle sling done by Roy 29 (eightbits) a member on these forums. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=51400&hl=%2Brifle+%2Bsling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geneva Report post Posted February 16, 2014 I forgot the loop that holds everything together. It is 1" x 3/8" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy I Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Thank you everyone. ..This information is very helpful. Just need to get an order together. Thanks again. Troy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simontuntelder Report post Posted February 20, 2014 There's this guy making these straps. He sells them in steel. For the love of God, I can't remember his name. But they're called frogs, and that might help you in the right direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy I Report post Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks everyone. ..I just ordered some frogs from Ohio travel bag in brass as well as some other hardware. Thanks for all your help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites