Ahhh . . . .Now I understand, Tony . . . . .Tony Beck wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2024 9:04 pm . . . . .One the sling bar tabs... These are plates that are welded to the ends of the bar. They secure the bar to the lock plate screws. On 45-70 carbines the faces are contoured to match the curve of the stock. The early bar tabs are flat faced, since they align with the musket style stock flat opposite the lock.
Most of the non-Springfield 50-70 carbines have 45-70 sling bars, which are instantly recognizable because the screw tabs are contoured and don't match the flat of the stock.
Many thanks for clearing that up for me! —Jim
