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Yes the Lightfoot mount is way cool. Planning to use one on an 1899 250-3000 I have. Kinda intrigued by the drilling though. Would like to find out what mount these holes were drilled for. Assuming it is an older mount, and would be fun to find the correct one. This is obviously not the T-7 pattern, but wondering about the Weaver No 30 (no 29-5 Weaver) as shown in Murrays book, page 5-24, 5-25. Shows as a factory option in 1937. Looks as though the mounting holes are much higher than the T-7. I have not seen one of these, so I may be barking up the wrong tree. Anyone familiar with these mounts?


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Thanks Lightfoot, yes that is the T-7. I am familiar with these. Have an EG 300 with this exact mount. The no 29-s Weaver looks like it has the mounting holes much higher on the receiver. Maybe on the curved part as my rifle is drilled. I have only seen pictures, dont know for sure.


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Yes, Thanx Lightfoot for posting the two images together.

Here are some measurements that may or may not be the same as Eric's. 1899B ; Distance between holes Center to Center along the top of the receiver = 1 11/16 ".

Both holes are 1/4 " down from the top edge of the opening in the receiver.

Distance from center of back hole to after end of receiver opening (after most curved part) = 21/32".

Both holes have only 2 1/2 or 3 threads, (8-32 threads) and don't go right through to the inside of the action. (The OD of an 8-32 screw is 5/32").

Maybe The T-7 mount was being sliced lengthwise and holes drilled up higher closer to where the mounts are, and thereby eliminating all the extra sheet metal laying along the side of the action.

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Thank you very much for all the responses. Handled it again today, love the way it feels. Made a deal with him for 650.00. Would have paid 750.00 just because I love the way it feels, but he was good with that.
Is there a specific scope mount that fits the holes you see drilled? The only mount I can find that looks like it would match is the Weaver # 30. Did these mount to the curved, upper part of the receiver?

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Awesome! I'm glad you bought it, otherwise my next post would have read "Where is it located?"

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Picked up a couple bonuses in this deal. Some ok condition factory boxes of ammo, and a set of reloading dies. Have been searching, and cant even find a mention of Harper loading dies. Manufactured in San Francisco. Maybe Newsom put them out a business. Has anyone ever heard of these. Will have to get some bullets and give them a try. They thread into the Rockchucker fine.


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