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    I think we put that notion to rest. What...

    I think we put that notion to rest. What specifics about the gun lead you to believe it's a recovered drill rifle?
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    Thank you for the follow up. After reviewing...

    Thank you for the follow up. After reviewing various examples of drill rifles (and re-activated ones), I think I'll have to disagree with you that this is an example of one. It would appear the very...
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    Thank you very, very much for this insight! ...

    Thank you very, very much for this insight!

    After taking the gun apart and giving it a detailed cleaning, I took some additional photos of any markings I could find. It would appear to me that a...
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    Thank you for the reference and for the...

    Thank you for the reference and for the information. It's disheartening to hear, but I have a good relationship with the shop so I'm hoping I can make it right.

    For my own edification (and so I...
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    Your response encouraged me to grab the rifle and...

    Your response encouraged me to grab the rifle and take it down to the work bench to give it a complete clean (I ended up purchasing the rifle for $1,400). I've taken some more detailed photos of the...
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    Would the "Fitting Rifle Bolts" article by Peter...

    Would the "Fitting Rifle Bolts" article by Peter Laidler be the procedure you're referencing?
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    I had noticed that. Seems like this bolt is on...

    I had noticed that. Seems like this bolt is on its third gun minimally. Likely initially stamped, then ground and re-stamped and then added to this gun.



    Thank you for this. I think I'll just...
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    Thanks for the explanation for why it's likely...

    Thanks for the explanation for why it's likely mix-matched. I chuckled at the Johnny Cash reference!

    It's a little disheartening to learn this is likely why it's in the condition it's in, but I...
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    Interesting. So while parts may have been...

    Interesting. So while parts may have been replaced while in service (overhauls, etc...), components that are marked with serial numbers (the receiver, bolt and magazine) should be matching if it were...
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    What components are marked Savage? Are these the...

    What components are marked Savage? Are these the parts with the boxed "S" (what I thought was a "5")?
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    Lee Enfield No. 4 Mk I - Seeking Info

    Greetings, All! I'm making my rounds around the various sub-forums here looking to get some more information on several surplus rifles I've been purchasing recently. I've done a bit of research on...
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    Debating a Smith Corona 1903A3 Purchase

    Hello, All! I'm looking for some guidance on a potential purchase. Namely, I'm looking for some opinions on the price.

    Smith Corona M1903A3 w/ 6 Groove Barrel. Dated January 1943. Also comes with...
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    Thanks for the input!

    Thanks for the input!
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    Seeking Springfield Info

    Duplicate post; my apologies. Moderator, please delete!
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    My First Springfield 1903 - Seeking Info

    Greetings, All!

    I've recently fallen down (aggressively) the military surplus rabbit hole picking up an M1 Garand, Springfield 1903, Enfield SMLE No. 1 MK III*, Enfield No. 4 MK I, Colt M1911...
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