Dean, I would check in to the Noshoc, I have 3 originals that are takeoffs and the hole spacing is 3", ditto for the red winchester repros. The problem with using a Pachmayr old english is that they have a metal stiffener that you might grind into. I have a Noshoc that has been cut down to 1 1/2 x 4 3/8 and is too small for any practical use, you are welcome to it if you want it, just email your address and I will mail it to you. My email is in my profile.

Jim

I learn something every day, and a lot of times it's that what I learned the day before was wrong