Type 97 "see-through" scope mount( NOW DONE! NEW PICS POST 37)

They just went out for anodizing (Type III HCA) this week. Should be done soon!:redface: Hopefully just in time for CanAm's Type 97's:dancingbanana::dancingbanana:
I'm also in the process of acquiring dealer status on the board so that I can market them here.
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Not to poo poo on good work, but why are the original type 97 scope mounts and scopes not being imported as well?

Would add like $10 bucks to the final cost. :D
 
Calum said:
Not to poo poo on good work, but why are the original type 97 scope mounts and scopes not being imported as well?

Would add like $10 bucks to the final cost. :D
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There are no "original scope mounts" that I know of. The T97 has a proprietary rail that doesn't mate with any western optic mounts. CanAm is having a rail made, the prototype I saw is not a see through design, but it's a good solid mount and should work really well.

CanAm would have to chime in about importation of the scopes. The one scope I saw was neat but the reticle was very fine, not real good for speed and it obscures the irons. So far my mount is the only one I know of that allows you to use the irons as well as optics.
 
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Actually there is apparently a variety of issued scopes for these rifles, and while not see through they are what mates to the sight rail itself.

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suprathepeg said:
Don't pay mind to the haters Clob your mount is lookin good! You've done a very good job so far.
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For the record I don't hate what he has built and will probably be in line for one as well in the future.
I was just asking what the deal was regarding the original scopes.

I have seen a few pics of the sight picture in them with their built in rangefinder and really liked them.
 
Calum said:
For the record I don't hate what he has built and will probably be in line for one as well in the future.
I was just asking what the deal was regarding the original scopes.

I have seen a few pics of the sight picture in them with their built in rangefinder and really liked them.
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I will buy the original scope if I am into "collecting" and experience of the 60's. For all practical purposes, especially for those who are going to use this for hunting or some other stuff....get something else!
 
greentips said:
How about a "goose neck" for Aimpoint or eotech.

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I actually considered this but I think the mating system on the T97 would be too small to hold the weight (see below pic). The AR carry handle is all aluminum and would support a goose neck design way better. The carry handle on the 97 is plastic. I think all the weight out front would eventually lever the mount loose over time. Just my opinion though, who knows it might work.

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An aimpoint comp m2 and 4 should work fine with a low mount. Eotech is quite high though.

With the exception of the modern AR, Tavor, and XCR scope height issues seem to exist with a bunch of other popular scoped black and red rifles; VZ 58, SKS, AK's, HK G36, Swiss Arms, the list goes on.
 
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The mounts are done!!!

Finally!
Got them back today! Once again, the mounts are precision CNC machined of 7075 T6 aluminum and and type 3 HCA hard coat anodized to military spec. Made in Canada. See my sig line for a link to the EE.

Please note the wording on the mount (Laser engraved) is actually covered by the hand guard when installed.
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