Question about scope block taps
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Question about scope block taps
Does this look like a Shiloh factory scope block tap? If so, what is it for? Looks like the forward scope taps are next to the rear sight. I'm hoping to attach a picture. Thanks, Jim
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Re: Question about scope block taps
JamesW,
Tapping at an oddball angle, say 45 degrees or so, doesn't match any scope blocks I've ever seen. I'm pretty sure those aren't done at Shiloh.
Clarence
Tapping at an oddball angle, say 45 degrees or so, doesn't match any scope blocks I've ever seen. I'm pretty sure those aren't done at Shiloh.
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Re: Question about scope block taps
I was kind of thinking that whoever was trying to mount for a right handed shooter like the Garand M1C. Thanks for the reply
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Re: Question about scope block taps
Is the barrel an odd length! Muzzle to end of breech?
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Does Shiloh put their witness marks on top of the receiver?
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Re: Question about scope block taps
Looks sort of like one may have adapted that rifle for the scope mounts for the 340 savage or other semi side mount.
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Re: Question about scope block taps
Most likely a Weaver tipoff scope mount.
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Re: Question about scope block taps
I'm guessing the barrel has been set back and those scope block holes were top dead center at one time. I think the lettering and dove tail was cut for barrel sights after the set back. Usually barrel witness index marks are on the side right at the stock line or under the the forearm on the bottom. The length is almost certain of set back in my opinion.
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Re: Question about scope block taps
I have a Shiloh 1863 military musket that also has a round barrel. The witness marks are on top of the barrel. I don't see any indication of a previous dovetail cut for the barrel sight.mdeland wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 8:16 pm I'm guessing the barrel has been set back and those scope block holes were top dead center at one time. I think the lettering and dove tail was cut for barrel sights after the set back. Usually barrel witness index marks are on the side right at the stock line or under the the forearm on the bottom. The length is almost certain of set back in my opinion.
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Re: Question about scope block taps
I was thinking that those scope block screws were for the front block on a 34 inch barrel and if so the dove tail could have been removed in the set back.
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Re: Question about scope block taps
So much for my theory! I've never seen that configuration of scope block mount before. Interesting!
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Re: Question about scope block taps
I have seen the Redfield International and similar receiver sights mounted on extended bases so that the action does not have to be tapped.
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