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I too am no longer able to shoot with iron sights, even receiver 'peep' sights so I've had to scope my 39A. I used the Weaver #90 base since it allows me to use the regular centerfire 7/8" grip rings rather than the 3/8" tip-off rimfire rings. Some folks think it's ugly (they're probably right ) but it's hell for stout & with med rings it puts the 1.5-6X B&L scope down as close as I want it to the hammer extension. I had a Williams 5D receiver sight on it for several years & do like the looks better but eyesight leaves me little choice. Mine's a 1973 production with the two holes on top. Here's pix