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Winchester 94 saddle ring
JAK71454
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My son just bought a Winchester Model 94 in 44 mag for Cowboy shooting. We were discussing the "saddle ring" and it's use. What exactly was it used for and how? Jim
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In the few historical accounts that I have found, the saddle ring was used to tie the gun to the horse soldier. In reality very very few Winchester Saddle Ring Carbines (whether it was a Model 1873, 1876, 1886, 1892, 1894, or 1895) were ever used in the "intended" fashion. Most when used from a horse, were simply shoved in a leather scabbard.
How about the Rolling Blocks?
quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
In the few historical accounts that I have found, the saddle ring was used to tie the gun to the horse soldier. In reality very very few Winchester Saddle Ring Carbines (whether it was a Model 1873, 1876, 1886, 1892, 1894, or 1895) were ever used in the "intended" fashion. Most when used from a horse, were simply shoved in a leather scabbard.
How about the Rolling Blocks?
Just in case you missed the title to this post, it said WINCHESTER 94. Also, please note the bold type above. The last time I checked, a Rolling Block was a Remington product[:0][:)].
Well since the "horse" was and still is the first "ATV" for people, and not all scabbards have the ability to be completely closed, (open at the top) I'll make an educated guess, (along with some practical experience) the saddle ring in conjunction with a "leather strip" was used to secure the rifle into the scabbard, also.
If anyone has ever rode a horse at a full gallop, or up and down creek banks, or down a steep incline, you would soon see that a rifle loose in the scabbard could easily come out. A simple little "half hitch knot" allows for a little tug on the loose end of the leather strip, and one can easily remove the rifle from the scabbard, when needed.
Regards to all!
Dave