Thanks for posting those pics, Jose. They may not represent what we're looking for, but they can certainly help in the process of elimination.
Here's a strategy I'd like to suggest:
We know what the dimensions need to be for the distance between the scope rings, the width of the rings, and the diameter of the scope. Let's designate them A, B, and C. On a modern SKS mount, what are these dimensions?
The configuration is very close to this fan-made replica:
(look familiar, gav?
)
So let's rule out all mounts where the dimensions A, B, and C
DO NOT support a HW-DIALYT3X scope.
Here are the dimensions I have for my MARK IV scope & bracket:
A = 27.0 mm
B = 18.75 mm
C = 22.30 mm
I'm sure these will be off between each buildup, as the cradle and rings were cast in resin.
Please post what you have for your replicas and for a real HW scope and SKS mount, as I don't have either...
Here's a vintage SKS scope for comparison to the two above:
The above photo is courtesy of Moogybaby, who patiently awaits his return from exile in Doc's OT Forum and is dying to contribute to this discussion - the ANH Han blaster is his favorite SW prop and he could make some very valuable contributions...
Anyway, look how close the scope rings match the hero rings... If I had a first direction to choose in which to hunt down our elusive scope bracket, it would be among SKS mounts and their variants.
Question to ask: besides the Soviets, Romanians, and Chinese, who else used to manufacture SKS rifles and accessories? N. Korea? Czechloslovakia? Ukraine? Poland? Cuba? The more manufacturers we find, the more likely we'll also find custom scope mounts and variants on the original.
What leaves me scratching my head whenever I look at our hero bracket is this question:
WHY EVEN HAVE A CRADLE? No scope brackets that I've seen have one, just separate rings. The typical vertical ring brackets are extremely robust and never become misaligned. I simply don't see a reason for a cradle...
Anyway, my ruminations...
- Gabe