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Can this be the correct Bolt ???
My 1903 is a SA #1137597. it has a J5 bolt but it does have a straight handle. I have read that J5 bolts were made with straight and curved bolt handles.
Would my rifle be considered correct being above 1,000,000 with a J5 bolt and a straight handle???
Did straight handle bolts continue being used until supplies were exhausted???
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08-09-2011 11:29 PM
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My 1903 is a SA #1137597. it has a J5 bolt but it does have a straight handle. I have read that J5 bolts were made with straight and curved bolt handles.
Would my rifle be considered correct being above 1,000,000 with a J5 bolt and a straight handle???
Did straight handle bolts continue being used until supplies were exhausted???
Your rifle should correctly have a curved handle bolt marked "J 5" beneath the safety lug. The likelihood that a straight handle bolt was originally fitted to your rifle is extremely small. But, I cannot rule out the possibility.
Hope this helps.
J.B.
p.s.,
If your rifle is not a Mark I rifle, you might be surprised to learn what you have!
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I'll bet I know what he has, too!!
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Don't keep us in suspense! Thanks!
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Thanks for the info John I am amazed at your knowledge and always look forward to reading your posts. Thanks for clearing this up!
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If your rifle is not a Mark I rifle, you might be surprised to learn what you have!
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OK, I'm guessing. Possible Philippine constabulary rifle?
You spill your beans too, Rick!
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Rifles made in the MK1 range but without the cutout. Very rare , limited production , we just covered them here not too long ago. Was it for shooting teams or match rifles for civilian sales ? Can't recall and I can't find the thread.
Chris
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This rifle is in Mark 1 serial number range but does not have a cutout nor any other Mark 1 parts..........Dave
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I respect my elders. I'll let Rick go first.
J.B.
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Nope ... I've run out of bore cleaner!!
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
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