If it has a rear sight and you want to use an optic I think that scope mounts are made the attach to the rear sight and then use a pistol scope on it or intermediate eye relief scope and not have to drill and tap.

http://www.amazon.com/Scout-Weaver-Mauser-Series-Rifles/dp/B001G8ZPUA

http://www.brownells.com/optics-mou...ses/mauser-98-scope-mount-prod22431.aspx

http://www.scopemounts.com/index.html?instapics.html

Last edited by bcraig; 06/16/14.
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