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September 28, 2016
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Guys,
Picked up an 1890 chambered 22 LR that has been drilled and tapped. (side of receiver) Would like to find a base and period correct scope to put on it.(1920) If you or someone you know has such an item, please let me know. Thanks!
Erin
May 24, 2012
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What is the serial number? I ask, because I cannot think of any receiver mounted scope base for a 1920 1890 – but you know what they say about age and memory!
Back in that day and time, the popular scopes that come to my mind were Winchester, Stevens, and Malcolm. Fecker came along in the mid-20s. Lyman bought out Winchester in late 1928, and then Stevens in 1929. Then along came Unertl. They used mainly barrel mounted bases. Immediately thereafter a host of companies got in the scope and mount business in the mid-thirties.
Pictures…or a clear description of the drilled holes with distance between centers might be the way to help put you on the right track.
James
September 28, 2016
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Thanks for the Info James.
After reading your reply I have to assume this rifle was D&T at some point in time after the production of the rifle. I’m working away from home until next weekend when I can get some specifics on screw size and spacing. It’s a 3 hole mount and that’s about all I can say for now. I’m guessing the mount probably housed a 3/4″ tube.
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Erin
July 9, 2011
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Most of the side mounts were Weaver N5. It has four holes, but I’ve seen them cut and mounted with only three holes.
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May 24, 2012
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You’re welcome.
Rustyjack is right about Weaver, which preceded Unertl in the early 30s.
It’s interesting that it has three holes, and if they are in a horizontal line it might have been the Sears Ranger, if I’m not mistaken. They come up for sale on occasion. I
James
September 28, 2016
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Thanks guy’s !
I believe I’m on the right track here. I’ve kind of wanted a scoped 90 for a bit but surely wasn’t going to drill any of mine. This one popped up at the right price so here we are……… Scoped shooter grade 90, should be fun !
Rusty, I’m assuming the front of the base is cut down because it extends beyond the front of the receiver. This would leave the 2 rear mounting holes and the “rear” forward one ?
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Erin
September 28, 2016
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Thanks for the pics James!
After looking at the hole spacing on the ranger mount, I am reasonably sure the Weaver N5 would be the one originally mounted on the rifle. The Ranger mount appears to have equidistant spacing between the holes and what I have appears to be what Rusty implied. The Weaver mount only utilizing three of the four holes with the very front one being eliminated. With the massive recoil of the 22LR cartridge I’m not sure if three screws will withstand the punishment. 
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Erin
July 9, 2011
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Kinda like this, but I’m sure you can make it look nicer……………
May 24, 2012
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Erin Grivicich said
Thanks for the pics James!After looking at the hole spacing on the ranger mount, I am reasonably sure the Weaver N5 would be the one originally mounted on the rifle. The Ranger mount appears to have equidistant spacing between the holes and what I have appears to be what Rusty implied. The Weaver mount only utilizing three of the four holes with the very front one being eliminated. With the massive recoil of the 22LR cartridge I’m not sure if three screws will withstand the punishment.
Best,
Erin
No sweat! When you mentioned 3 screws, it was the only side mount I’m familiar with that had them. Glad to know Rusty helped you figure it out.
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