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I think (because of the Wilke wood on it) the carry handle was cut to be able to use the Wilke scope mount.
Mine fits the carryhandle but then the rings don't fit the mount anymore.
The ears around the sight are in the way then.
Is that a heatshield from the M14 ?
This definitely doesn't look like the Wilke wood that came with my spare parts kit. I'm not sure who might have built this one, but I really wouldn't mind replacing my Wilke handguard with that one. It might not be "authentic" but it's kinda cool!
I also have one of Wilke's scope mounts and it doesn't require modification of the carry handle. It slips fairly easily onto my auto gun, but takes some serious pressure to go on the semi-auto (differences in the finish thickness?). I haven't actually tried the mount because the rings sit pretty high. Scoped, you'd have to use a chin weld instead of a cheek weld!
And, yes, I need to find time to take some pics. I finally managed to bring home my select-fire Portuguese last weekend. It took the ATF five and a half months to approve my form 4, after which it took me another 6 wks to find a chance to drive across state to pick up the rifle.
Worse...I haven't even had time to shoot it this week!
I have got to find a less demanding job.
ETA: Quick cell phone photo:
This is the Wilke mount in position (there's a cutout in the underside of the aluminum bar that fits over the rear sight) but not clamped down (there are three clamping points––two up front and one in the rear). It's a fairly snug fit, but not as tight on this one as on either of my other uppers.
Like I said, I've not shot with a scope on this mount and may never decide to, but it's nice to have the option...even if it's not particularly pretty.
Would be nice if you could use the iron sights with the mount in place. The rear clamp, unfortunately, would make that impossible.