Kind Gents,

Request for some info/opinions please. 
I have a Stevens #455 scope (26" probably 2x or 3x) that is in pretty fair condition, with only a couple scratches on the tube and three small dents. The rings, however, leave a little to be desired. They are of a really early dovetail design (pre-#1 form) from what I have been able to determine. The rear is oblong with screws on both sides for windage (very little adjustment) and the elevation controlled by an offset from center screw and flat spring. The front front ring utilizes a set screw to hold the scope stationary and keep the crosswires indexed. 
My question is, I have been able to locate a pair of Stevens rings that will allow free recoil and indexing using a notched front ring, Price approching $300. It also needs to go to Parsons to be cleaned. Is it worth it?

This will be going on a Stevens 47 two barrel set (25-20ss and 28-30-120).

Thanks for the opinions.
Mike

It is the one shown in this link: 

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It was soldered in place, but no damage resulted. Replaced windage screw on the right side.

I can take some photos of the rings removed from the scope tonight.

Mike

Nope, that is just for the rings. Going price for originals from two sources I have checked with (Gary F. and Gary Q.). It will be a shooter, but since I really don't have any money into the scope (got the rifle and scope for less than a receiver), I figured it would be an investment to get original mounts. I did take a look at the ones available from Leatherwood, just wasn't sure how well they would work without a rib (something else to fashion). Are they really as nasty looking as the photos? Anybody try them yet?

Mike

Redwing,

Here are the rings for the scope. There is next to no windage adjustment, about 1/16", and less than a 1/4" for elevation. Plus the dovetail mounts pretty much eliminate the possibility of using it on more than one barrel. Oh yeah, the dovetails have a screw through the bottom of the ring to provide bearing against the dovetail slots, can't see them in the photos.

If anybody can provide info if Strobel's book has a description/options/etc on this scope model I would much appreciate a brief summary. 

Thanks for the help.

Mike

I wouldn't change those rings! They are correct period rings for that Stevens scope, and coarse windage was done by moving the rings in the dovetail, so not designed to go from barrel to barrel. Much of the value of that scope is in the original rings, so if you do change, be sure to keep them handy for some future owner! 
I wondered who got that one!