Originally Posted By: BrentD
Thanks for the comments guys. My own custom .22 is, I believe, a Winder (flare side, thick tang, large shank but no extra holes). It colored nicely. I like the heavier action a lot better than the thin-tang, flat-side low wall. Joe, can you tell me what an unscalloped receiver ring is? Do you mean the trough at the top that allows a lower sight picture?

Yep, you got it! After examining your rifle a few years ago I believe your holes were welded closed and a good job it was too.
Regards, Joe

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