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Winchester Model 54 scope mounting

gunpaqgunpaq Member Posts: 4,607 ✭✭
edited October 2001 in Ask the Experts
I have a later Model 54 in .30-06 with iron sights. Would like to have scope mounted. What is the best method for mounting a scope and what is the best type of scope mount to use? The rear of receiver is not tapped. Your suggestions/advice/ideas are appreciated.
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  • georgewxxxgeorgewxxx Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    There is a type of mount thats made for your Mod 54 that uses the two screw holes on the side that normaly your reciever sights would be mounted to, for the rear scope mounts. They're called Stith mounts. They show up at gun shows and auctions every now and then. I'm not aware of anyone else making a mount for that particular rifle.
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  • 25-0625-06 Member Posts: 382 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sir, you should be able to take this gun to any competent gunsmith and he can drill and tap it for a one piece or two piece scope mount. If you want to leave it all original, I would look for the Stith mount.
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  • gunpaqgunpaq Member Posts: 4,607 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the help GEORGEWXXX and 25-06. Want to keep it original if I can and will look for that mount.
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  • wilmamaewilmamae Member Posts: 80 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Stith mounts use the dovetail slot from the rear sight and the holes on the left side of the reciever for a peep sight. These are for 3/4 inch scopes. Mod 54's are hard to scope like a modern rifle because of the bolt handle. A low mounted scope will not work. I have a Lyman Alaskan 21/2 X scope with Stith mounts if your interested. Outside finish is brown, optics are clear. Contact me at swanie@ptialaska.net if interested and we can talk. Swanie
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