Correct Bolt for Model 1903 N.B.A. Sporter

[John Beard]

The buyer is mistaken. Your rifle has its correct original bolt. The J 5 bolt originally appeared in the 1918-19 period and the steel lot code was stamped beneath the safety lug, not atop the handle. The J 5 bolt then re-appeared in the 1926-28 period, but the steel lot code was stamped atop the handle and the lettering font was different. Your bolt exhibits the correct location and lettering font for the 1926-28 period. The "R" is a subinspection mark and has no relationship with Remington. Follow the link.

J 5 Bolt steel lot code

Stay safe!

J.B.

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[Lt.AldoRaine]

The buyer is mistaken. Your rifle has its correct original bolt. The J 5 bolt originally appeared in the 1918-19 period. The J 5 bolt then re-appeared in the 1926-28 period, but the lettering font was different. Your bolt exhibits the correct lettering font for the 1926-28 period. The "R" is a subinspection mark and has no relationship with Remington. Follow the link.

J 5 Bolt steel lot code

Stay safe!

J.B.

Thank you, for your input. My other question, is it normal for only a portion of the serial# to be electro-penciled, on the bolt? I’ve seen and heard the whole serial# would be included?

Thank you

[John Beard]

Thank you, for your input. My other question, is it normal for only a portion of the serial# to be electro-penciled, on the bolt? I’ve seen and heard the whole serial# would be included?

Thank you

Yes. When Springfield first began serializing bolts, they only put about the last four digits on the bolt. Later bolts have the entire serial number. Your bolt is correct.

Stay safe!

J.B.