A second type of M1C base was made to allow the use of M84 scopes on the M1C rifle. See "Ordnance Tools, Accessories & Appendages of the M1 Rifle", by Billy Pyle, page 83. Not quite 0.1" higher and a little wider than the first model.
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A second type of M1C base was made to allow the use of M84 scopes on the M1C rifle. See "Ordnance Tools, Accessories & Appendages of the M1 Rifle", by Billy Pyle, page 83. Not quite 0.1" higher and a little wider than the first model.
Yes, try one and you'll see ... the rubber eye cup won't clear the rear sight unless you cut it drastically or turn it so it doesn't fit your eye. The actual scope fits the mount just fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by rice 123
Very true. They also used lots of M84's on M1C's. Back in the mid 1980's I got a bid of M84 scopes with M1C, M1D, and M14 Mounts attached.Quote:
The actual scope fits the mount just fine.