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I commonly see small round swivel studs with a white line added to the buttstock of Model 94’s.
These were generally added aftermarket and not by the factory or how does one know?
And how does such an addition affect collectibility?
Thanks as always.
Mike
November 19, 2006
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You know what the look like, now all you need to know is they are not original. Yes, they do affect the collector value. In general, I would say the older the rifle, the more they affect collector value. I do not like them on any rifle or carbine but they look a lot more hideous on a pre-1900 Winchester than a .30 WCF carbine made in 1963. Also, the higher condition the gun, the more the value will be impacted. A shooter grade gun will suffer less. Likewise, if the gun has other alterations, the significance of these additions drops.
May 2, 2009
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On the early guns especially the first model 73’s it was quite common for sling swivels to be added to a gun aftermarket or not letter. As long as the the swivels were the correct period swivel and placed in the correct spot and installed correctly didn’t affect value of the gun. Swivels that are the wrong type, placement or incorrectly installed are definite detraction to any gun.
Bob
WACA Life Member--- NRA Life Member---- Cody Firearms member since 1991 Researching the Winchester 1873's
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November 19, 2006
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1873man said
On the early guns especially the first model 73’s it was quite common for sling swivels to be added to a gun aftermarket or not letter. As long as the the swivels were the correct period swivel and placed in the correct spot and installed correctly didn’t affect value of the gun. Swivels that are the wrong type, placement or incorrectly installed are definite detraction to any gun.Bob
I was mainly referring to the, “Uncle Mike’s” version with the white spacer 
