No.IMkIII question (front end swivel)

[PerversPépère]

Hello!
I'm restoring a very nice Mk.III I just got from a GunNutter and it is missing the foremost swivel (the one on the nosecap/bayonet lug).
Is it an open swivel intended for stacking rifles?
I need a pic to see if it is offset to the right like the sling swivels or if the gap is centered.
Thanks!
PP.

 

[louthepou]

IIRC it's as you suspect - open, and offset. Not sure if all were supposed to have it to start with though...

Lou

 

[PerversPépère]

Thanks Lou! This one has the machined recess and opposite threading meant for a stacking swivel.
Now, is that swivel's cutout in the middle of the part?
PP.

 

[louthepou]

Hmm dunno - can't remember and don't have one here!

 

[PerversPépère]

Cutout on stacking swivel

Hmm dunno - can't remember and don't have one here!

Just saw some old pics and it looks like the cutout is centered.
Now, what is the width of the opening?
PP.

 

[sail32]

Stacking swivel is standard.