Need help identifying vintage scope bases on 1948 Model 70 300 H&H

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Bought a non-collectors pre 64 ( non original stock pad, receiver tapped for scope mount, no readable serial number on bolt). It has some scope bases installed but I don't know what type. Hoping I can use them. Any one recognize these mounts?

Distance between mount holes is about .835 inches.

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Look like Leupold style to me
 
They do look like the vintage Redfields. Looks like the Redfield and Leopuld STD rings are interchangeable.
 
Because of age I would guess Redfield. Redfield or Leupold Rings should fit. Great mount.
 
I would say redfield but they usually have the name on them such as on this Super Grade .300H&H with period redfield base that’s marked just above serial #

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What I believe you have sir is an early set of Warn bases.

I had a Pre64 .375H&H once that had the same bases + rings.

Rings were a pain to mount a scope in; as they had regular flat head screws on top of the rings that are difficult to tension evenly without marring the screw heads because of their horizontal orientation …. Even with a proper hollow ground screw driver I still damaged the heads and had to order period replacement screws from a collector.

Hence why I believe your mount have more modern hex head screws.
 
old gun, newer bases. if you plan on keeping 'em, just get leupold rings and twist/tighten on! Is there no marking on the sides of the bases?? Typ the mfr stamp is there. I've seen redfield, leupold, burris and millet (all same style-all rings interchangeable.)
 
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