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Hi NWH , That was a classic Post Young Man !

I read dallased Post in the other Thread and I am sure my 1903 SRC ring is original and it is split.

When I saw your pictures I immediately thought that your oblong ring might be original but just pulled hard to bend it out of round.

I may be wrong but I don't agree that ( all ) Savage made Saddle Rings were welded shut.

I just measured an 1903 made 303 Savage Saddle Ring Carbine saddle ring,100% sure it's all original.

OD = .925"

ID = .685"

Thickness of material used to make ring = .125".

All measuremants checked twice using good quality calipers. MF.


My idea was to heat red a length of .125" wire and wrap it round a .685" steel mandrel in a spiral (spring like configuration) and while still on the mandrel , slice it along the mandrel length , and close up each ring with pliers to use as saddle rings. One ring for every turn around the mandrel..y be wrong , but I personly don't agree that Savage made rings were ( all ) welded shut .


To re-install the staple ; Put your staple in the fridge freezer and warm your receiver up to @ 150 or so degrees Fahrenheit and the staple should drop right in. When the temperatures return to normal things will tighten up as the holes shrink and the staple legs expand.

Thanks for measuring. I suspect mine isn’t factory but it’s well made. It looks large and bulky.