Ok so i have an 1891 argentine mauser and I want to put a scope on it but i dont want to ruin the stock by drilling holes. What do i do?
Don't
>>34897618
Should i just buy a different stock if possible?
>>34897658
You cant, its not meant to be scoped and thus cant without ruining the rifle
>>34897606
Sell it to an enthusiast and buy a modern rifle with a scope included.
>>34897606
First of all, you don't mount the scope to the stock.
You can buy a long-eye-relief scope mount that replaces the rear sight leaf.
https://www.galatiinternational.com/1891-argentine-mauser-scout-weaver-style-mount-sk-scope-mounts.html
Also get a proper 1891 bayonet.
Or you know just sell it to someone who wont bubba it and use that money to get a Ruger M70
>>34897701
I know its not the proper bayonet. I just felt like putting it on at the time
>>34897701
Why would you encourage him? He obviously can't afford another rifle that can mount a scope. What makes you think he has the tools to install it without buggering up the sight base?
>>34897714
Poors are stupid and will do stupid things regardless. I'm merely trying to prevent any permanent harm to the rifle.