Quote Originally Posted by John Beardicon View Post
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