Quote Originally Posted by Calfed View Post
Ahh crap!!!

I just looked at the rear bridge...the dovetail for the rear sight has been ground off. Guess that Redfield sight base may not work afterall.
Calfed, from the packaging I believe your base is old enough stock to be US manufacture. i wouldn't give up on the receiver. A good smith should be able to rebuild the dove tail with weld or a silver soldered plate.

Let us know how you make out.

Regards,
Jim