Install weaver / picatinny rail on HR 999 top break

[radar8756]

One of the issues with age is Eyesight ...

I am looking for someone (hopefully in Northwest Indiana area) to install a weaver / picatinny rail on a HR 999 top break revolver so I can switch a scope between it and a Ruger Charger

Any recommendations on a gunsmith ?

 

[radar8756]

Still wanting to add rail ... would like to wait while it is done - Any Suggestions ?

 

[Squirt239]

A couple of problems I see here.

1. The lever on the top of the top break is going to push the rail forward, at least 3/4 of an inch.

2. The material on the top that can be drilled and tapped is not long enough to get one maybe 2 screws into.

3. Drilling and tapping this to swap out optics from another gun, seems to me a hassle. You'll spend quite a bit of time zeroing it back in each time.

4. This is not a "do it while you wait" project. Most gunsmiths capable of doing this are 2 weeks plus out.

Personally, I would not take it on, as I see this being a problem. I would advise strongly against it.

However, not my firearm, and not my money!

Best of luck to you.

 

[radar8756]

Sorry I did not include measurements to show what I "hoped" could be done

I have a 2-7 x 32 pistol scope on my Ruger 22 Charger pistol

I mounted a 4.5" rail on the Charger that already had mounting holes

The scope mounts attach to the rail 3" apart

The HR999 appears to have space for a 3.5' rail that would be attached @ .75" & 2" and extend over the barrel
( plus locktite between Rail & top of gun? ... as I will not use the Open Sights )

The frame over the Cylinder is ~.25" thick -- (could be tapped all the way thru and use .25" screws ? )

Last pic is a side by side ... doesnt look pretty - but as long as I can see through the scope --- I am Good

Hope the extra details make it a Not so Impossible task

 

[Squirt239]

Again, I would say no.

Your third pic should show you the reason. The transition between the two surfaces will be the problem. Not to mention, the rail bottom will have to match the contour of the top of the weapon.

Again, my advice, don't do it. It will never be right or exact. Not to mention, I highly doubt it will/would ever hold a zero.

Not my gun, not my money!

Best of luck.

 

[radar8756]

Had given up on this ... but recently talked to someone who said they had done this and it worked great