I love that rifle. Out of norm sling swivils wouldnt bother me at all. I'm too old to worry about collection values. I like shooting Winchesters. Id buy it in a heart beat and then I'd shoot it.
I've killed many a deer with my Grandfathers old Model 94 in 25-35, only it was a carbine.
My ex sister in law has it. I tried everything to get it from her. Oftered to buy her any rifle she chose to trade, but we never were on good terms so she refuses out of spite.
The 25-35 is an impressive round, much better of a deer/antelope gun then people would think.
During the depression my grandfather was getting meat for the family. Went to the hardware store in town to buy a hunting license. The clerk told him he'd give him $50 for that buck before he shot it. I guess he assumed no one bought a license in those days unless it was special and a license was needed for the Taxidermy.
About 15 years ago I was in Portland and saw some one put my grandfathers rack in the trash. I rescued it and brought it home. Then about two years ago my son told me it was a record. We got it messured and sure enough, its now in the Boone and Crockett Record book.
I'm gonna get a Model 94 in 25-35 if I can ever find one. It would go nice with my '94 Saddle Ring Carbine in 30-30 that was made in 1926.
Guy can never have too many Wincesters.