Cutdown 1917 Eddystone with a K bolt

[Salt Flat]

I Found this at a local gun shop and had to have it. Luckily the barrel was not cut. The Serial no. is in the 319000 range with a barrel date of 1-18. So it looks like this is the original barrel and the rifle was early enough to possibly be used in WWI . The Bore looks very good (after I did some scrubbing) and the headspace is good. The finish is kind of a faded gray. Is this just worn Parkerizing? Also Bubba varnished over everything! The bolt must be a WWII replacement and is marked with a K and the flaming bomb on the underside of the handle. I wanted this rifle because it is just like the first big bore that I had as a kid in the 60‘s. I’ll probably replace the stock if the right original one comes along but for now this one will do. The finely hand woven sling with electrical tape keepers has to go though! Any thoughts on the bolt or metal finish are welcome. Salt Flat

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