WW1 WW2 Canadian 1916/1940 Double Dated .3B Lee Enfield Leather Sling

This leather sling is an original Canadian-issued accessory designed for the .303 Lee-Enfield rifle, bearing dual date stamps of 1916 and 1940. Such double-dated slings were produced to accommodate both First World War and Second World War service requirements. Constructed from durable brown leather, the sling features period-correct brass fittings and adjustment holes, consistent with Canadian military specifications of the era. The .3B marking denotes its compatibility with Lee-Enfield models commonly used by Commonwealth forces. These slings were standard equipment issued to infantry and support units to improve weapon handling and carry. The presence of both 1916 and 1940 date stamps indicates this item saw reissue or re-acceptance into service during the Second World War, following its initial production in the First World War. This sling provides an authentic representation of Canadian military equipment and its continued use across major 20th-century conflicts.