MAS 49/56 scope mount?

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I am seeking opinions about a scope mount for the MAS 49/56.
The photo attached (no scope ) is avaliable but I am not sure from the photo is it is a side mount or if it places the scope above the bore. Opinions? The only other options avaliable are the McCanns and S&K mounts which place the optic far to high in my opinion.

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the mount is on the left side. holds zero. original issue is preferred. Kvar made an excellent mount to use other optics. I use Russian 8 power.

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the mount is on the left side. holds zero. original issue is preferred. Kvar made an excellent mount to use other optics. I use Russian 8 power.

I thought it was an off center mount. The K-var is out of production. It seemed to be the best aftermarket mount for an over the bore configuration although still a bit high.
Finding/ making rings for the original French mount might be a bit of a trick.

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[QUOTE=HOOKED ON HISTORY;268900]I thought it was an off center mount. The K-var is out of production. It seemed to be the best aftermarket mount for an over the bore configuration although still a bit high.
Finding/ making rings for the original French mount might be a bit of a trick.[/QUOTE here is my target rig with k-var mount, Russian scope and MSE cheek pad.] works well.

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works well

If it shoots as good as it looks (nice riser) I bet it works real well. I am quite impressed with the design of the 49/56 other than the sights. Thus the scope mount search.