No idea, but not an original Stevens item.

I just saw in the 1909 catalog "Extras" page, "Screw Eyes with Swivel and Sling Strap."  It looked like where British rifles put sling straps.  So, what does a Stevens version of that look like?

Update: The other barrel, a 24" No. 1 (I believe, and I believe the above is a no. 3), has a ring "elbow sling" fitting, just like this one.  Perhaps popular during the period this one was made, which I'd guess around 1915 due to the Lyman 103 sight.  You sure it's not a Stevens factory item?  Of course, I couldn't imagine shooting the swiss butt prone.   

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I need one for my Bisley Model Stevens.

My guess is a shooting sling eye, and likely used with a quick removable hook similar to those used in Winchester slings of the 1800's. I believe S&S sells repros of the Winchester sling hooks, if you wanted one just for aesthetics.

I have these Brit hooks on a canvas sling for a Webley and Scott 1902 in 450-400 3 1/4. I covered the hooks with heat shrink tubing (and shrank it!) so that it wouldn't clank in use. I'm sure PHs would have removed the slings before giving the rifle to their bearers to carry. No use telegraphing the game that you are coming.

Could I get more info on Buckinghams? Googled it and came up with a '60's band.

QuestionableMaynard8130 wrote on Dec 15^th, 2016 at 8:51pm:


It's worn bluing, as if a hook was used on it for many years.  It's all speculation, but since everything else on the rifle, except the scope, is vintage 1915 or so, I'm thinking the hanger was there since the gun was new.  The 103 sight also seems to be original, it has some makes in the stock at the wrist from it sitting on the wood, folded, for years. 

The rifle seems to have several special order features, and perhaps this was another one that is seldom seen.  Or perhaps the owner had it installed later.   

The front globe site is another enigma.  Nothing marked on it, but the one aperture has two numbers engraved in an old style font.   

Dixie Gun Works also carries the Winchester sling hooks, and cheaper than anyone else.
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marlinguy wrote on Dec 16^th, 2016 at 3:59pm:



These are crude looking compared to the ones Buck used to sell--they'd fall out of the eyelets, unless the open end of the hook can be bent back to leave a gap of no more than about 1/8".  The kits he sold also included an eyelet on a wood screw and another for attaching to the brl. by dovetailing or soldering.  I installed them on 4 or 5 of the SSs I used to hunt with, and liked them as well as QD swivels.

Don't know who was actually making them--I think Cape Outfitters also sold them.

Jeff's Outfitters has shown them out of stock for a very long time!

marlinguy wrote on Dec 16^th, 2016 at 9:27pm:


True, but why should he have to at $40 a pop?   

Redsetter wrote on Dec 16^th, 2016 at 10:00pm:


Because not all sling eyes are the same. And $40 a pair is half or less than what anyone else charges. Takes all of maybe 30 seconds to do both of them. Try and make them for less.