The band came from a Winchester model 1895 musket (probably Russian contract).
Glad you figured it out, that rifle didn't even appear on my radar, I have never seen one in real life, but would jump at an 1895 in .303 or 7.65x54R, I know they are rare birds these days.
- Darren 1 PL West Nova Scotia Regiment 2000-2003
1 BN Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 2003-2013