Remington 511 Scoremaster

[Czech_too]

A good friend of mine, he's a young 83, has his fathers pre WWII Remington 511 rifle. Several years ago, probably after he got back from Korea, he drilled and tapped it for a side mount scope. In the years since then, the mount and scope have disappeared and now he would like to re-mount a scope on it.

I've done some searching on Weaver's site, since that was the side mount used initially, and the only thing I'm finding is a #48402, detachable side mount, and a #49340, 1" long high bracket & rings. He doesn't feel that either of these are correct. On top of that, in order for this rifle to appear period correct, a 3/4" scope tube would be needed. Weaver doesn't make 3/4" rings.

I guess what I'm looking for, or asking, are alternatives, suggestions. Could it be that the original base part# was supersceded? This could wind up being something else to look for at the area shows, but it would help to know exactly what I'm looking for.

Thanks

[Bret4207]

Weaver does still make 3/4" rings for side mounts, or they did a couple years back. Check Brownells to start with. You may have to haunt the auction sites if Brownells can't help.

[dpaultx]

Looks like there's a Weaver 3/4" side mount (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330754086737&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en) base/ring set on eBay right now, for $5, that would probably work. Ends tomorrow.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Weaver-Detachable-Side-Mount-3-4-Scopes-Includes-Attaching-Plate-/00/s/OTYwWDEyODA=/$(KGrHqJHJDoE+PeEcKcNBP5k3Mt,sg~~60_58.JPG

It's the split ring style and appears to be nicely "aged" which might actually make it look a bit more "period correct".

HTH . . . Doug

[Czech_too]

Weaver does still make 3/4" rings for side mounts, or they did a couple years back. Check Brownells to start with. You may have to haunt the auction sites if Brownells can't help.

I've 'talked' to a Weaver rep and he says that they no longer make 3/4" rings.

Doug,
I'll have to check out that base, I found any number of scopes available, whether their any good...

After checking out that base, I checked some other listings and it looks like I need to find an N2 mount & rings. So I'm making progress, that's a plus.

I'd really like to help my friend get this rifle squared away. I know it means a lot to him.

Thanks

[dpaultx]

Do you mean a Weaver N2 like this one up for auction on eBay right now? WEAVER-N2-SCOPE-MOUNT-SIDE-BASE-VINTAGE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/WEAVER-N2-SCOPE-MOUNT-SIDE-BASE-VINTAGE-/180915945987?pt=Vintage_Hunting&hash=item2a1f6e4203) It's currently going for $13+ and still has 6 days to go. (There's that "Vintage" thing again.)

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/WEAVER-N2-SCOPE-MOUNT-SIDE-BASE-VINTAGE-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqFHJEgE+eD!3HrkBP6)Lo)nSQ~~60_58.JPG

Or here's one that's "buy-it-now" over on GunsAmerica.com WeaverN2 side mount for 3/4 scopes (http://www.gunsamerica.com/944826243/Non-Guns/Scopes/Mounts/Rings-and-Optics/Mounts/Other/Weaver_N2_side_mount_for_3_4_scopes.htm) for $10+.

http://gastatic.com/UserImages/718/944826243/pop_wm_1112919.jpg

Doug

[Bret4207]

Sorry, like I said, they did a couple years back.