Shotgun rib mount

Device for mounting sighting apparatus on weapons having a raised vented rib comprising, in combination:

• an upper plate for resting on top of the raised vented rib;
• a lower plate for placement beneath the raised vented rib and between the raised vented rib and the weapon;
• and means for drawing the upper plate and the lower plate together to clamp the upper plate and the lower plate to the raised vented rib comprising at least first and second threaded screws, with the upper plate including at least first and second clearance holes, with the first and second clearance holes of the upper plate being countersunk, with the lower plate including at least first and second threaded holes aligned with the first and second clearance holes, with the first and second clearance holes located on opposite sides of the raised vented rib, with the first and second threaded holes located on opposite sides of the raised vented rib, with the first and second threaded screws passing through the clearance holes of the upper plate and being threadably received in the threaded holes of the lower plate to draw the lower plate toward the upper plate.

Device for mounting sighting apparatus on weapons having a vented rib, with the vented rib being elevated from the weapons by a post, comprising, in combination:

• a mounting base;
• means for attaching the mounting base to the vented rib;
• and means for stabilizing the mounting base on the vented rib and for absorbing weapon recoil comprising at least a first brace removably affixed to the mounting base for pressing against the post.

Device for mounting sighting apparatus on weapons having a vented rib, with the vented rib being elevated from the weapon by a post, comprising, in combination:

• a mounting base;
• means for attaching the mounting base to the vented rib;
• and means for stabilizing the mounting base on the vented rib and for absorbing weapon recoil comprising at least a first brace affixed to the mounting base for pressing against the post, with the stabilizing and absorbing means including means for adjusting the brace relative to the mounting base.