Weaver Standard Top Mount Aluminum Scope Base - Silver - #35S - S&W 1500 1600 1700 FRONT

The Weaver Standard Top Mount Aluminum Scope Base in Silver (#35S) is a precision rifle accessory engineered for shooters who demand reliable, repeatable optic mounting on their Smith & Wesson 1500, 1600, and 1700 bolt-action rifles. This front-position scope base serves as the foundation for any quality riflescope system, translating optical precision into field accuracy. Law enforcement and precision rifle competitors rely on Weaver bases for their track record of holding zero through extended training cycles and field deployment.

Constructed from aluminum alloy and finished in silver, this base weighs just 0.02 lbs, contributing minimal mass to the rifle's forward assembly while maintaining structural rigidity. The Weaver Standard design features dovetail or factory-drilled receiver mounting holes, engineered to distribute recoil forces evenly across the receiver profile—a critical consideration when handling magnum or heavy-recoiling calibers. The top-mount configuration allows for flush, low-profile scope rings without compromising cheek weld or sight picture, a geometry preference among precision shooters and hunters requiring a natural sight plane alignment.

This base is purpose-built for S&W 1500/1600/1700 platform rifles and installs at the front receiver position to accommodate standard Weaver-pattern scope rings. Shooters transitioning between rifle platforms or upgrading from factory rings will appreciate the modular design—the base remains in place while rings and optics swap freely. Military and law enforcement armorers specify Weaver bases for their standardization across multiple platforms, ease of replacement, and compatibility with aftermarket ring systems. Installation requires no gunsmithing; factory holes align for a direct, zero-shift mount.