1903a4 replica rifle bolts?

[xroads]

i am building a 1903a4 clone to shoot in the replica sniper matches that will be coming up. i have been able to source all the items that i need except for a bolt. any ideas where i can find a "clone" 1903a4 rifle bolt? thanks in advance for the help.

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[JGaynor]

i am building a 1903a4 clone to shoot in the replica sniper matches that will be coming up. i have been able to source all the items that i need except for a bolt. any ideas where i can find a "clone" 1903a4 rifle bolt? thanks in advance for the help.

Gun Parts Co.:
Bolt, Bent, Complete, Blue


Listed under 03-A3 with a sort of funky looking sporter safety. They claim to be sold out of "original" A4 bolts - no doubt.

Frankly i only know of one person who is capable of making an authentic looking A4 bolt by hand. He described it as labor intensive and not really cost effective. Most A4 clones (at least the few dozen I have pictures of) use some sort of aftermarket low scope bolt as per the attached link. Real A4 bolts are fairly scare and tend to be expensive.

Regards,

Jim

[Hylander]

Gun Parts Co.:
Bolt, Bent, Complete, Blue


Jim

I wonder if that Bolt will work without altering the Receiver ?

Anyone have Pics of an Actual Sniper Bolt ?
I'm looking for a bolt as well, or making one myself

[Mike D]

Xroads - Like Jim said, most clones have whatever bent bolt. I've never seen a replica advertised. If someone mass-produced one, they could make some money.

I was lucky. The clone I bought had an original with it.

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[KenK]

i am building a 1903a4 clone to shoot in the replica sniper matches that will be coming up. i have been able to source all the items that i need except for a bolt. any ideas where i can find a "clone" 1903a4 rifle bolt? thanks in advance for the help.

These are always on Gun Broker. He does'nt show a sideways view. Might be ok.1903 A3 Springfield rifle bolt low bolt handle : Bolts at GunBroker.com

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Xroads,

I'd check with chuckindenver -

You never know what he might have, and he's fair. He may even be able to modify your original bolt. (JMO)

PS - You'll also need to modify the relief in your stock for the bolt once it's bent, and Chuck knows how to do a great job cutting out the relief to look like an original.