The m-1887 is about 3.5 inches longer than it should be by measuring approximately 73 x 1.25 inches.

The web sling is 2 inches under length by measuring approximately 59 x 1.25 inches.

I've read that the web slings were not very well received because they would curl when wet.  Caused the sling to become essentially a cord of rope which made slinging a rifle around very uncomfortable.

I sure do like the British web sling design... Easy to use and dependable.  I've always wondered why more military forces around the world didn't adopt the sling for their own rifles?

Best of all is there are many to be had and at reasonable prices!  At least for the time being.