I was able to find information on "How to Install an M1887 Sling on a Krag Rifle" on the Surplusrifle forum and unfortunately reviews may not contain links to websites or I would have included it. Although information that came with the sling said to visit world war supply we bsite for instructional videos on how to install slings they don't have one for this sling (at least not at the time I am reviewing this). Manipulating the button was not easy - I used a chopstick and a large screwdriver to apply rearward pressure to install my sling. One of the keepers was indeed bigger than the other allowing it to be installed on the rifle without undue trouble. As another reviewer noted the sling reaks of the chemicals used to finish the leather. The sling I received differed from the pictured one in that the prongs were not bent inward properly, the stitching on the keepers was done with brown thread and the Rock island Arsenal marking was lightly struck and faint. This modern reproduction is a good copy of the third type 1887 sling based on my reading of "The. Good, but not perfect and with no instructions
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