Hi there! I just brought home a nice Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1924 or 25. It has the saddle ring and it appears to be original. However, it also has an oblong oval shaped ring on the underside of the stock about halfway to the butt, as well as an identical ring attached to the barrel and tube. The wear and patina match the gun, so they've been there awhile, but did Winchester make guns like that or did someone add these rings later?
Thanks so much for your help!
Dorothy

Hi ya Dorothy! Welcome the Winchester therapy site.

Up load some pics if you have time. So we can see what you have. Reads interesting.

Silly me, I thought I uploaded a pic but turns out it was too big! I did some image searches online, and I should have described them as shoulder sling mounts or swivels, and I am now fairly sure they are modern additions. But I don't mind showing off my gun a little bit, so here are some pics .

Very good pics. Thanks for sharing. I have a 1928 SRC 30 WCF.

Probably no way to verify if the sling swivels are factory order or aftermarket. Probably makes no difference since they have been with the piece long enough to age with it,

Thanks for backing up my thoughts on it!

Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum Dorothy !!

Looks like a fine old rifle...