I too always looked down on these sidemounts. Try example is unmarked , but I believe they were made by EAW??

I decided to buy one , and quickly became very impressed with the practicality of it. They enable mounting of a vintage " modern" scope with centered reticle and 1 inch rings, an option not normaly available with factory period mounts. Mine is beautifully fitted and returns to zero every time.
When the scope is removed the mounting rail is very unobtrusive should you want to use iron sights.
Other options such as cutting through the front ring are not even worth considering.
Most of us Mannlicher shooters are well used to holding our heads erect....so not a problem.
If you get the chance, buy one...you will be pleasently surprised.

Best

Eric

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