Husqvarna FN98

[Bassmaster]

Question for the Husky Guru's....I was just over on the TEC site checking out the commercial FN98's and noticed that some have a front sling swivel on the barrel, and some are on the stock. Are the barrel mounted ones permanent or removable? Different year of manufacture? I can't tell from the pictures.....not that it matters, I'm just curious.....
Thanks

 

[BigUglyMan]

They can be taken off but you need a screwdriver (they're not QD). I opened the hole on mine up to accept QD swivels so I don't have to contend with a fixed sling anymore.