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    A new leather sling for the M1Garand/M14 is stamped with "MRT 12 86". What exactly do these marks signify?
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    Bob, from my understanding that marking is just the model/type of sling. Nothing special.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigBear View Post
    Bob, from my understanding that marking is just the model/type of sling. Nothing special.
    Thanks BB. I had thought the 12-86 probably stood for the date of manufacture (Dec, 1986), but "MRT"?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BlasterBob View Post
    Thanks BB. I had thought the 12-86 probably stood for the date of manufacture (Dec, 1986), but "MRT"?
    MRT stands for Mildew Resistant Treatment. The MRT also (supposedly) signifies it is a USGI one
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    Quote Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo View Post
    MRT stands for Mildew Resistant Treatment. The MRT also (supposedly) signifies it is a USGI one
    Thanks G.K. That certainly makes sense.

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