Gentlemen,

Are the distances from the front of the forend using banded swivels vs. this kind

different?

And, what is the customary distance from the tip of the wood to the swivel?

Thanks.

[ 04-28-2003, 06:54: Message edited by: Roger Rothschild ]

I really want one of those! Can they be installed without rebluing the barrel? And is it something most gunsmiths can handle? Anybody know what a decent price for this work would be?

Roger--

About 2 inches depending on the length of the fore end. Count on about 26 inches between sling mounts. Long barrelled English rifles usually had the rear mount close to the back of the grip to move the front mount out towards the front so the muzzle would ride lower when carried.

Sean---

The old blue has to removed and the new part soldered on......I wouldn't trust epoxy in pure tension, which is what this is........the barrel has to be reblued after installation.

Expect $50 to $75 for just the soldering......more for blueing and parts.

Mr. Belk, thank you. I saved that little gem into my pile of saved "how to" things.

Sean, you can find those at www.newenglandcustomgun.com

[ 04-28-2003, 09:07: Message edited by: Roger Rothschild ]

Thanks Roger and JBelk.

Hello Roger - if you want to avoid rebluing ...

i)position the sling mount
ii)scribe a line around the foot
iii)carefully sand away all the bluing inside the scribed line
iv)paint the bluing outside the scribed line with Tippex (typist's white correcting fluid)
v) tin the barrel
vi)do iii), iv) and v) to the foot of the sling mount
vii)wire the sling mount in position
viii) apply heat
ix)clean off Tippex
x) clean off any excess solder with a razor blade.

cheers edi