In the USAicon, we have a glut of nice Mausers cut up, cut down and generally ruined rifles. They are common at all of the gunshows. I see Weaver bases on nice rifles all of the time. Basic hunting rifles, not keepers, just cheap hunters. When I see a nice keeper in Europe I am surprised by the use of Weaver anything. I guess this one turns out just fine. No flames intended, by the way. Happy hunting.