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    Two O3A4 Bolts

    Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe one is the real deal and one is not. Of course, both are listed as originals.

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    The one on the left looks OK, the one on the right is a poor fake.

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    Springfield guts on the real bolt looks like

    Jim you still livin'?

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    Pete,

    I am still kicking high and swinging wide. My stolen Harley was found in Christiansburg, not too far from your place. I had to go get it, and thought seriously about dropping in for a visit, but I thought you might make me pick up some of those boulders you play with.

    Merry Christmas, Pete.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PeteDavis View Post
    Springfield guts on the real bolt looks like
    The bolt on the left is real. And the "guts" are real (Remington) too!

    Merry Christmas, Pete!

    J.B.

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    I concur. The one on the left is the real deal. It is equipped with an '03 firing pin but then the early A4's dipicted in TM 9-270 had '03 firing pins as well.

    The stripped bolt on the red background is bogus.

    Regards and merry christmas to all!

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    Thanks guys-just look what Santa brung me!



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    I wish Santa would bring ME a red hat. Where did you get that dog?

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    Every picture tells a story...

    Quote Originally Posted by JGaynor View Post
    I concur. The one on the left is the real deal. It is equipped with an '03 firing pin but then the early A4's dipicted in TM 9-270 had '03 firing pins as well.

    The stripped bolt on the red background is bogus.

    Regards and merry christmas to all!

    Jim
    I didn't bother looKing at the auction particulars earlier but the real bolt comes with a standard 3day inspection period. The bogus bolt which IMO may not even function in a scoped rifle, is sold "AS-IS no refunds" . It's a moot point now since someone has already bought the cheesy one but it sure pays to read the fine print.

    Regards,

    Jim

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    i agree, left is real right is not...
    sweet pup!! Pete. they still poop on the floor, and eat your best hunting boots.
    my take on stolen Harleys...if yours is stolen, and your insured,
    HOPE ITS NEVER FOUND...!!.
    iv been dealing with the worst deal with mine, it was stolen in June, found in July..still no money, and the bike is trash...
    i dont want the bike back, i want the cash....and ill never ever buy another Harley for some dirtbag to steal.
    thinking about a Henderson, or a Victory.. 3 Harleys, and all 3 were stolen..
    never again.

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