Be aware that a "new" Redfield Jr. mount may require some bending and tweaking to fit down exactly on the reciever. Not a big deal, just need to have the guts to do it. I think my gunsmith whacked mine eight times with a large dead blow hammer until it lay flat!
I would watch for (and buy) one of the Lyman replacement/rebuild mounts - it's GI, but not as expensive as an original Redfield from the 1940s. Remove your rear sight, slide the GI mount over the dovetail and mark your holes for drilling. Simple. Rings are readily available, though original military finish are expensive. I recommend you find a Lyman Alaskan scope and appropriate (7/8") rings - it's easily twice the scope the Weaver is, and was later used on the 03A4 as the M73, M81 and M82. CC
Last edited by Col. Colt; 08-12-2013 at 04:14.
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