WTD: Help reman'ing the tube in the M8 armored car M23A1 scope mount

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WTD: Help reman'ing the tube in the M8 armored car M23A1 scope mount

Post by DDTrustee » Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:21 pm

I have the rear section of the sight that adjusts the point-of-impact right-left and up-down. I have the scope too. I need the TUBE that the rear adjuster mounts to and which bolts on the side of the M23A1 mount. When I figure out how to post pics I will show a pic of the mount and the adjuster that I have.
If someone has one that is off their mount as a loaner - I can get it made by digital printing or CNC mill cutting machine or perhaps some other casting method.
OR if someone knows where that part is I am a BUYER!!!!!!
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Re: WTD: Help reman'ing the tube in the M8 armored car M23A1 scope mount

Post by Big D » Sat Aug 19, 2017 11:53 pm

Hi Dan

What mount setup do you have?
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Re: WTD: Help reman'ing the tube in the M8 armored car M23A1 scope mount

Post by DDTrustee » Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:12 am

I have the one in the second picture and need the front part......
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Re: WTD: Help reman'ing the tube in the M8 armored car M23A1 scope mount

Post by DDTrustee » Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:16 am

he rear part that I have is missing the semi-circular arm that holds the scope down in the mount but I believe I can make that with a water jet cutter and so milling work....unlikely to be able to find the piece itself but I know what it must be like....like the bottom with a fork for the hold down screw.
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Re: WTD: Help reman'ing the tube in the M8 armored car M23A1 scope mount

Post by Big D » Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:37 pm

Hi Dan

There seems to be a couple of variations in that front telescope mount. This is the setup I have. I am missing all of the ring mount piece as you can see, and only have the rear mount itself. The front mount I have is on the bottom right and it looks like it is the same setup you have.

These bits and pieces seem to be harder and harder to get.
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Re: WTD: Help reman'ing the tube in the M8 armored car M23A1 scope mount

Post by finhead » Wed Aug 23, 2017 7:15 pm

what about the tray that holds the 30cal box. attaches to the traversing unit?

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Re: WTD: Help reman'ing the tube in the M8 armored car M23A1 scope mount

Post by DDTrustee » Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:14 pm

I think I have that....? will check.
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