I know this is a longshot, but does anyone know a source for the original Mauser scope rings that match the factory installed claw mount bases? How about period rings (Akah?) that work or, better still, modern copies that will work? I have been through the Recknagel catalog but didn't see anything promising. Emails to them have gone unanswered.

I am always running across original Oberndorf sporters that have the bases, but no rings. If it's a $1500 custom proposition to add the rings, it makes the rifles a lot less appealing.

many thanks