Guess I was a little vague in my need explaination. The access to the open sights I had in mind would be by removing the rings from the base and the line of site to the open sights wuold be looking above that base the rings had been attached to. On the 1895GS I had that I gave my son and my 444S, I used a set of the Weaver Pivot mounts I believe you've mentioned. However, with this Marlin GBL in .45-70 I recently picked up, the scope that came with it is a long eye relief Hi-Lux2-7x32.
would prefer to not go that route again. All I want to do really is move the scope position forward with a different base, if possible. The base and rings the gun came with are more or less standard for a scope with a normal length eye relief.
, much appreciated.) and for me, going only three inches further forward than you have it now still wouldn't be enough. I want mine placed with the eyepiece somewhere around the front of the receiver.
The rail that comes standard on the SBL 1895 replaces the rear sight, but it also incorporates a rear aperture sight. You could mount that scope as far forward as you want, and as low as you want, and then simply remove it as you suggest. I'm pretty sure that XS Sights sells that rail separately. I have my SBL set up like that, actually with two different scopes in QD rings, and it's easy to switch back and forth as desired.
Before you make any decision, I would suggest you play around with that scope to see where it needs to sit to give you the sight picture you want. I have 2 of that model (I like scout rifles!
After a quick look, an XS Lever Rail with rear sight definately looks like it would fit with what I'm looking for. Oh, is there a Canadian outlet for XS Sight products that you're aware of?? Thanks again,, much appreciated.
I don't know who imports or sells them, but somebody must...I've picked up several at gun shows over the years. Here's a shot of the SBL with that rail, as well as an 1894 with a different XS rail, one that doesn't incorporate the rear peep and which I would never buy again! The scope on the SBL is as far back as it can go, and since the photo I have moved it further forward because it makes the gun carry much better, allowing your hand to wrap right around the receiver, behind the scope.
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you'd like to part with? I've sent P&d in Edmonton an inquiry to see if they handle them. They're a site sponsor and I usually stop in for a 'shopping' trip whenever I'm visiting relatives in the area. However, if you have one of those rails and rear sight assemblies available, please give me a shout. Once again, thanks for all your help and info.
