Quote: I'm seeing only two screws and no pins holding that side mount on. Is there more than meets the eye?
Glad to notice that our pins aren't visible. The base has been specially machined with a flange resting on the front receiver ring and is soldered...no problem, even with a bigger scope ! Concerning the detachable stock system it's a variation of the take down modification found on the pre-war Mannlicher-Schönauer rifles sold on the English market. Its application on Mauser actioned repeaters was first used by Westley-Richards before WW1, then by H&H to replace their barrel unscrewing take apart system. Sorry for my English, it's a quick reply...!