Patent ID: 6591538
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: F41G

Abstract:
A firearm scope mounting apparatus for mounting a firearm scope to a firearm, the firearm scope mounting apparatus comprising:a pivot base adapted to be connected to an upper surface portion of the firearm, the pivot base including a bottom member and a top member overlying the bottom member and pivotally connected to the bottom member along a distal end portion thereon, the top member having at least one pin receiving slot formed therein along a proximal end portion thereof; an elevation member adapted to be connected to the proximal end portion of the pivot base, the elevation member including a base adapted to be connected to a proximal end portion of the bottom member of the pivot base, a pair of opposing side portions extending upwardly from the base, and a pin adapted to be slidably connected to the pair of opposing side portions and to extend through the at least one pin receiving slot formed in the top member of the pivot base; and a firearm scope connecting assembly having proximal and distal end portions adapted to be connected to a medial portion of the top member of the pivot base to matingly receive a firearm scope, the firearm scope connecting assembly including a first scope positioner adapted to be connected adjacent the distal end portion of the firearm scope connecting assembly to thereby move a firearm scope connected thereto in lateral directions and a second scope positioner adapted to be connected adjacent the proximal end portion of the firearm scope connecting assembly to thereby move a firearm scope connected thereto in longitudinal directions.