This is a longshot, but maybe somebody can assist me. I'm looking for pictures of H.M. Pope scope mounts and bases. I have what I'm fairly certian are a set of Pope's scope mounts and bases on my latest Ballard schuetzen rifle, and I'd sure appreciate some direction towards where to look at any pictures of these critters.-Vall

Hello marlinguy,

In the book, The Story of Pope's Barrels, by Ray Smith, there are drawings of the Pope front and rear mounts, along with a drawing of the base of the mount.  These are found on page 156.

In the book, Respectfully yours, H.M. Pope, by Gerald Kelver, there is a photograph of a Pope rear mount on page 225.

Take care,

Steve Bryson

Fitz, are you sure about this info? I have a Pope catalog, and he lists bases for sale to fit his mounts, if the customer doesn't want to send him the barrel to have the scallops cut. 
Your description of these mounts is exactly like the ones I own. The bases are scalloped bases, with rounded ends where the screws mount them. 
I'll try to take a couple pictures, and post them here.-Vall

Marlinguy, you are right on. Those are Pope Mounts. I was not aware he offered Screw on bases for his Mounts. Have only seen the Rifles with the Scallop Cut directly into the barrel. What is the condition of those you have? They appear to be original but about 4 years ago Gary Quinlan had a small quantity or reproductions made up. (Very Pricey) And of course they would be better finished. I bought a Parts Unknown Pope Tang sight and it IS identical but is much better finished than my original Pope Sight.
I have a Hartford Pope Ballard stored here that has two sets of Scallop cuts. One set is for standard length scopes such as A-5 Winchester or Lyman 5-A or the Lyman Targetspots. The other set is for a full length scope. All in all they kind of screw up the Rifles appearance. But back then Shooters were more concerned with functionality. Well looks like you have fallen into a neat piece of History. Congradulations on your find! Regards, FITZ.

Marlinguy, YEA! way beyond my pocketbook now. There was a time when I could afford them. Mostly when they were sold by a shooter to a shooter. I have ended up with two. One is a Hartford 38-55 Hiwall Schuetzen with all the bells and whistles. The other is a Jersey City Hiwall in .25 Niedner Krag. It was someones Woodchuck Rifle. Turned down sharply Pistol Grip and Modern High comb stock, shotgun butt. It does however have really fine wide spaced double set triggers reworked by Pope and they are really fine. I have not shot it much but it is a tackdriver. 39 grs 3031 behind a Remington factory 100 gr bullet 8 shots went into a group one caliber wide and just little over 1/2" long vertically at 200 yds from bench. I do however have a Buddy that is heavy into Pope rifles and when he gets one in some state of screwed up it comes to me to fix or straighten out. Right now I have a Stevens Pope, a Hartford Pope ballerd, a Schoyen Hiwall, and another Harford Pope Ballard. Also have a Zischang Borchardt of my own in 38-55. These are all precious and in todays market right out of sight.  But I DO SHOOT them. Well enough for now, enjoy. Regards, FITZ.