1903A1 NM Hatcher Hole, bolt hole question......

[John Beard]

A decision was first made to add Hatcher Holes in new-production receivers and bolts. And I believe later decisions were made to retroactively add Hatcher Holes on old receivers and bolts coming through for overhaul.

Both of your rifles pre-date the original Hatcher Hole decision. Therefore, almost any combination is possible after overhaul, depending on when and where it happened.

Are your bolts serialized to your rifles? Please advise.

Thanks!

J.B.

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[218bee]

I know for a fact the 1.33 mil rifle's bolt is unserialed....I have to dig out the NM rifle, but if memory serves, it is DC/electric penciled on the underside of the bolt body...

Would they have modified the bolt and not drilled the Hatcher hole? Could it be a later, spare bolt, renumbered to the receiver?....Just FYI, the stock has another rifle's serial# neatly stamped ahead of the rear sling swivel..not many numbers off the current receiver's....Where these parts swapped around or regenerated that much?

Thanks again

218bee