Original WWII Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifle Rubberized Canvas Jungle Sling - Stiff Original Antique Guns showing wear and oxidation consistent

showing wear and oxidation consistent with long service

and shows know signs of having been refinished

While the Denison Smock was designed for paratroopers

Bacon opened "Bacon & Company"

most of the original brass wire wrap

Original WWII Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifle Rubberized Canvas Jungle Sling - Stiff Original Antique Guns showing wear and oxidation consistentOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Japanese Late WWII Ammo pouch for Arisaka Rifles, made from laminated rubberized canvas. As the war progressed and materials like leather became scarce, Japan turned to rubberized canvas to make items such as slings, bayonet frogs, belts, and ammo pouches. The rubberized items were especially more feasible for use in tropical jungle environments, where the heat and humidity would