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March 20, 2009
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Hello All,
I am stumped. This is on a Model 1894, SN 437227, 25-35 WCF, Shotgun butt, checkered pistol grip. Barrel markings are correct but the forward location of a possible dovetail on the top of the barrel is something I have never seen. Any ideas/input?
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Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
January 24, 2013
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Michael
I’m thinking scope mounting block, I’ve seen something like that before, scope mounts were held in the forward & rear dovetails.
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Mike
March 20, 2009
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Mike
I thought the same but the proof stamp is on the top flat. "Most" original scope mounted rifle I haveseen that are proofed have the barrel proof on the left flat. Of course it could be a non original addition.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
May 24, 2012
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twobit said
MikeI thought the same but the proof stamp is on the top flat. "Most" original scope mounted rifle I haveseen that are proofed have the barrel proof on the left flat. Of course it could be a non original addition.
Michael
Interesting. Is the receiver drilled to accommodate a mount?
Old post, but …
Measure the distance between the dovetails. Bases mounted 7.2" on enter give 1/4 minute adjustments @ 100 yards, while bases 14.4" give 1/8-min adjustments.
I have seen many an old rifle, mostly single shots however, with tube sights mounted off two dovetails as pictured.
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