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RickC

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April 11, 2019 - 7:47 am

Looking for front sling swivel options for my 1907 SRC. I have the one pictured above on the rear. Can this same style be attached somehow to the front?

There does not seem like much room under the forestock for a screw to go in before it hits the magazine tube.

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Bert H.

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April 11, 2019 - 3:57 pm

Hello RC,

Winchester did not use that style of sling mount in the year 1907 on the Model 1894. When special ordered with a sling, Winchester installed sling eyes and sling hooks.

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April 11, 2019 - 4:08 pm

Thanks Bert appreciate the info as always. Im going to leave the rear one seeing as it has a hole already & I bought it that way. I think at this point I will look for a front sling eye or hook. Can you advise how they are attached.

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April 11, 2019 - 7:12 pm

I am not sure exactly how Winchester attached them to the front barrel band on the SRCs, but I suspect that it was a form of riveting. Factory Sling eyes are relatively rare on a SRC.

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April 11, 2019 - 7:17 pm

Thanks Bert. Think I’m going to fill in the hole now. It’s not a high end collectible but still a shooter. Thanks for taking the time to reply.