Advice on Springfield care?

I couldn't find a lot on those cadet rifles, what are they exactly? What is the difference between them and regular Springfeld 1903's? Thanks for the help with the 2D, John.

Bolt markings are: s 4 2, and R.

Thanks,
Jim

The "R" is on the bolt sleeve. Likely from an A3 Remington. Not sure when the bolt dates to, but it is also a replacement.

I fail to recognize the bolt steel lot code marking. I note that the marking appears to be non-standard, which further indicates that you may have a Bannerman rifle.

For information on the Sedgley Cadet Rifles, follow the link and read both pages!

Sedgley Cadet Rifles

Hope this helps. Happy New Year!

J.B.

Thanks everyone for the helpful information. Does this rifle being a "cadet" rilfe now make it significantly less valuable, or the oppposite?
Thanks,
Jim

Less valuable.

J.B.