Correct J5 bolt for 1918 rifle??

[Wyo96]

Would a bent or straight handle J5 bolt be correct on a March 1918 1903?

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[lonewolf]

The Vi shooter chart indicates the straight handle was used until 11/18

[John Beard]

Would a bent or straight handle J5 bolt be correct on a March 1918 1903?

Straight Handle. Also be aware that a straight-handle C 8 bolt can be correct for your rifle.

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J 5 Bolt Steel Lot Code

Hope this helps.

J.B.

[Wyo96]

Thanks fellas. Is there any leeway in the dates on these charts? Any possibility for a bent handle to work?

[Rick the Librarian]

The "bent" handle came a long a little later.