New to 1903, is this bolt safe?

[Joefin18]

Also, in your opinion, what’s the worth of this rifle?

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[1563621]

Also, in your opinion, what’s the worth of this rifle?

depending on barrel cond. they are running 800-1200. Prices have been going up recently.

[El Woodman]

Barrel not likely put on by USMC- by 1944 the Corps was catering primarily to M1 Garands...But...Stranger things have happened. I've shot several SHT bolts in DHT receivers w/o problems...Corps tended to leave traces-Stippled butt plate, Hatcher Hole (LHS of rec.), and the vise marks; slightly forward of the rear sight base, the barrel will look like somebody torqued it down hard in a plumber's vise, and then torqued the rec. on to that. I have #400,204 with a 12-43 (S) USMC barrel...Not a Marine rifle, and not a shooter. SHT receiver w/ SHT bolt...I've fired it, but with reduced pressure loads...J5 bolt (marked bottom of safety lug) would be current w/ your receiver...I'd say $700 a decent deal; over $1,000 not so much...Depending on your location

[Calif-Steve]

The bolts were never a problem for the 03. High number or low number not the issue. Just have good headspace, that's all.