stacking swivel

[E.Hall 43 m1]

whats a stacking swivel for?

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[TMB]

Its for stacking multiple rifles together by hooking stacking swivels together I think.

[browningautorifle]

You are correct. Piling swivels are for "piling rifles". If you search around here, you'll see demonstrations of it.

[Bob Womack]

Today's picture of the day from SNAFU:

[RCS]

The early M1 rifle stacking swivel also had the drawing number which was deleted soon
after production started. The stacking swivel was not used on the M14

[Bob Seijas]

Way back in the day, I found a numbered swivel at a show and figured they must be common. When Burt K needed one, I gave it to him... and searched for 20 years for another

[RCS]

I have seen stacking swivels sell from $250 to $600 (with drawing number) surprised the fakers have moved on this ?

[Joe W]

Jim, I must admit that I had never heard the term " piling swivel" used for the stacking swivel on the M1 Rifle. Not saying it is not used, just that I never heard it used in the 56 years I have been associated with the M1 rifle. In fact, I must also admit I had to get out the dictionary to see what the word meant. "Piling - a structure of piles" ??? Think i will just stick with "stacking swivel".

[RCS]

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Joe, My Lee Enfield Mark 1*** has a piling swivel and my Springfield 1903A1 has a stacking swivel. The ram rod bayonet 1903 has a special stacking swivel that is different

[Mark in Rochester]

VIDEO HERE

Stacking Swivels Keep Guns Clean History.com Video