savage 99f part identification

[caleb90]

hello all, i have a 99f chambered in 308. the rifle is special to me, was one of my grandfathers rifles. what makes this one interesting is it has a retractable sling in the butt stock. i cannot find any information on this feature, so i figured id ask here. any ideas?

[JimFsh]

hello all, i have a 99f chambered in 308. the rifle is special to me, was one of my grandfathers rifles. what makes this one interesting is it has a retractable sling in the butt stock. i cannot find any information on this feature, so i figured id ask here. any ideas?

”After market” addition maybe???

[Model24]

https://www.shootersforum.com/winchester-94-lever-guns/176185-romac-retractable-sling.html

[caleb90]

https://www.shootersforum.com/winchester-94-lever-guns/176185-romac-retractable-sling.html
by god thats what it is! the butt stock on mine has been nicely cut out to fit the sling housing. the return spring broke so i silver soldered it back together, i need to have a new leather sling made as the one in it is dry rotted. i dont want to use it, just want to show it off. had the rifle reblued about 5 years ago and hasnt been shot since. pretty much a safe queen

[Model24]

Cool. I’ve seen one at auction in the past year, but I don’t recall the rifle. Quite a conversation piece.