A couple of years back I was faced with the same problem ; old eyes and open sights , so I made a scope mount/fore-end which clamps on to the barrel immediately in front of the action once the original fore-end was removed . I used it to good effect on a 32-20 Low Wall and a Martini 310 .
I posted the project in another forum . Here is the link .
http://www.homegunsmith.com/cgi-bin/...3;t=23311;st=0
Last edited by heathydee; 05-29-2013 at 07:11 PM. Reason: To add link
I have a Martini Cadet rebored to .35 cal and rechambered by me to Max. Has a lovely PH flip-up target sight on rear of frame and PH globe front sight. Things started out well but wanted to see how accurate the gun really is, then go back to the peep type sights. Cut a 4" piece of 12ga barrel and made a saddle mount with the blocks screwed on then attached to the barrel with AcraGlas gel. I used the gel as it doesn't seem to set up "brittle". Worked quite well, in fact I decided to go ahead and solder with Brownells Hi Force 44 and thought the epoxy would never turn loose. I'd use the gel again maybe even try it for more permanent installation. GW
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