Scope Mount for 1931 Mexican Mauser Info Needed

capecod

November 11, 2002 07:18

I just purchased an 8mm Sporterized Mexican Mauser dated 1931 in great shape on Gunbroker. The problem is finding the right scope mount for it. There are two scope mounting holes in front of the receiver and one mounting hole behind the receiver - a total of three holes. The rear hole is somewhat lower than the front holes bcause of the design of the receiver. Because of the three holes, I assume that its designed to accept a single piece mount but my transfer dealer has no idea what mount this rifle will take.
I know that many of you are experts on Mausers and I'd appreciate any information you might give me. According to my transfer dealer the book calls for a two piece mount but because there is only one screw hole behind the receiver - a two piece mount will not work.
I can't contact the former owner of the rifle and the dealer I bought if from on Gunbroker has no backround info on what scope mount was originally on it.
I'd appreciate whatever help you can give me on this
Thanks



John in PA
jmknaut@juno.com

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  richbug

  November 11, 2002 09:50

  My Leopold 1 piece bases measure 5.10" for the two extreme holes, .825 for the front two. hope this helps. could drill and tap a second hole in the rear.
  
  A man with a gun is a CITIZEN, a man without a gun is a subject.

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  MIKE WISKEY

  November 11, 2002 11:48

  TRY A REDFIELD BASE FOE A SWEDISH MAUSER, SHOULD BE THE RIGHT ONE.

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