Install Sling Swivels on a pre-64 Win 94?

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I like to have the option of slinging a gun when I'm walking - if something doesn't have swivels when I buy it then I put them on. BUT... I'm looking at a Win 94 (made in 1957) that I just bought and debating about tapping the stock to install a sling swivel. I see that many of the Marlin lever actions come with factory swivels, the Winchesters still tend not too.

- Is a sling a PITA on a Lever Action rifle? (never had a lever action before - wondering if it will interfere with the action)

- Should I be taken out and shot for installing swivels on a pre-64 30-30? (it's for shooting, not 'collecting', but still...)

Thanks for your thoughts -
Gray
 
Unless it's a like new pre-64, then it's not rare enough to worry about.
If the sling is installed in the correct position it does not hinder the action.
 
John Y Cannuck said:
Use the type that clamp around the magazine tube if you must have a sling. It's the strongest system I've seen. Must '94 users eventually find that the rifle is encubered by the sling, and take them off anyway.
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Thanks - sounds like I shouldn't worry about decreasing the resale value (good) and as I suspected, the sling may be an encumberment so my plan was to use 'quick-release' swivels and just take the sling off after I've hiked into my location (bit of a pain but a trade off for the convenience of carrying it slung for a few clicks). I've got the magazine tube type. Thanks for the comments.

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I recently installed Uncle Mike's quick-detach sling swivels on my Marlin 1894. The stock already had a counter-sunk predrilled hole. plugged with a plastic slug, from the factory, I assume. The fore-end swivel is a ring that goes around the magazine tube. Just make sure you tighted the hell out of the screw on the fore swivel ring. When I shot the rifle the first time after installing the swivels, the ring was walking forward on the tube with each shot.:)
The rifle balances well with a sling and does not interfere with operation of the rifle.
 
Seriously Consider this:

w w w.nfa.ca/cfj-archive/gear/seals-action-gear-assault-hunting-sling.html

:)

Edited to add: I've got the Uncle Mikes Swivel set-up on mine, Barrel Mag clamp etc, with a simple leather Sling. Works fine, and is a very nice rifle to pack around in the Bush. :D
 
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If they're installed correctly I don't think value would suffer much if at all. But they carry real nice with one hand without a sling. I have a couple old Marlins without swivels or studs and I'm in no hurry to install any...
 
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