Stith Scope Mounts and Tang Sights

[mmesa005]

Hello All,

Newbie question : Are the Stith scope mounts the only "No Drill" solution for scopes or Tang sights or are there any Tang sights that attach to existing 2 holes in the tang?

99-289 on this drawing http://www.leeroysramblings.com/Gun%20parts%20illustrations/Savage_99_illustrated.htm

Thanks!

Steven

[Flintlock28]

I believe Marbles, Lyman and a few others made tang sights that use the existing screw holes from the factory. As far as scopes, I think there was one more maker other than the Stith...don't remember the name.

[mmesa005]

Flintlock28,

That is what I thought is the case, however, I can't find specific literature showing the installation of those sights which lead me to ask the question here.

Thank you!

[KeithNyst]

You might look into the "Lightfoot" mount; his will work for any 1" scope. Look up "Lightfoot" on the the 24HourCampfire's Savage collector forum. He makes these mounts that use the rear sight dovetail and the rear tang screw holes (as does the old Stith mounts). This is one on my 1950 99EG.
http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy263/KeithNyst/Savage%201950%20EG/IMG_0412.jpg (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/KeithNyst/media/Savage%201950%20EG/IMG_0412.jpg.html)

[mmesa005]

Very cool! I will check Lightfoot out!