Leather sling ID help

[obal7]

Recently picked up an unknown sling. The sling is 46" long X 1" wide. There is an oval makers mark stamp which only a few letters that can be identified. It seems to have a partial date 186_...?
If anyone could help shed some light on this sling, it would be greatly appreciated.
Original, repro, etc?

 

[wingatecivilwar5]

Try taking tracing paper and shade over top the letters and see if u can't get them to pop out some on paper which may help u figure it out. Or I would take it to nearest National Park or Civil War Park and see if they can't help u out. Third number looks like an 8....188 but of course I'm no expert and wear glasses lol. Looks cool good luck!

 

[UCVRelics]

Interesting markings and sling. IMHO the rivets are post war but with a clearer photo or name on the makers mark I'm sure we can nail it down. Lets see if @Package4 has a clue.

 

[Package4]

Recently picked up an unknown sling. The sling is 46" long X 1" wide. There is an oval makers mark stamp which only a few letters that can be identified. It seems to have a partial date 186_...?
If anyone could help shed some light on this sling, it would be greatly appreciated.
Original, repro, etc?

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Take some baby powder or talcum powder and sprinkle over the marking, then wipe off excess. The remainder should give you a better idea and will not hurt the leather.

 

[Seduzal]

Cool looking sling. But sorry I can't help you.

 

[Package4]

Looks like a 1900s carbine sling of German manufacture

 

[obal7]

Thanks to all for the info and innovative techniques.
Thanks Ray. I picked this sling up at the Richmond show I saw you at this past weekend. The vender knew it was not period and practically gave it to me , so I got it just to put on my 1863 Tower Enfield, until I could find a correct sling. I will try the techniques and get back to the forum.

 

[Package4]

Thanks to all for the info and innovative techniques.
Thanks Ray. I picked this sling up at the Richmond show I saw you at this past weekend. The vender knew it was not period and practically gave it to me , so I got it just to put on my 1863 Tower Enfield, until I could find a correct sling. I will try the techniques and get back to the forum.

Looks like it say Nussbaum on the bottom, which led me to believe German...…...Great seeing you, sorry we didn't get a chance to talk more. Old Sarge picked up the neatest leather lot at auction and we were trying to determine what a particular sling was used for...…...