Irv, yes this Winchester 1873 Sporter is "Drilled and Tapped" for Scope mounting.

Hi Irv, Yes It is Drilled and Tapped -- SPECS - Winchester Model 1873 Sporter Rifle 534217141 - Lever Action Rifle - .45 Long Colt - 14 Rounds - 24" Octagon Barrel - Button Rifled with 1:26" Twist - Marble Arms Gold Bead Front Sight - Semi-Buckhorn Rear Sight - Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mount - Straight Grip Grade II/III Walnut Stock - Crescent Style Buttplate - Rifle Style Forearm with Steel Cap - Color Case Hardened Receiver - Polished Blued Barrel Finish - 43" overall length - 13" length of pull - 1.75" drop a comb - 3" drop at heel - Weighs 7.8 pounds.

It is "Drilled and Tapped" for Scope mounting. -- (Specifications and Features): - Winchester Model 1873 Sporter Rifle 534217141 - Lever Action Rifle - .45 Long Colt - 14 Rounds - 24" Octagon Barrel - Button Rifled with 1:26" Twist - Marble Arms Gold Bead Front Sight - Semi-Buckhorn Rear Sight - Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mount - Straight Grip Grade II/III Walnut Stock - Crescent Style Buttplate - Rifle Style Forearm with Steel Cap - Color Case Hardened Receiver - Polished Blued Barrel Finish - 43" overall length - 13" length of pull - 1.75" drop a comb - 3" drop at heel - Weighs 7.8 pounds.