1903 Receiver / bolt / receiver markings help.. days searching!

[Okiewan]

Thanks for the replies!

If it was me, I'd buy a later bolt, preferably an NS. I'd also find a nice straight stock with grasping grooves and have a classy, pre-WWII example. But that's just me.

More noob stuff: where would one shop for such parts and be confident in getting legit items?

Take a look at the muzzle crown and look for a "star mark" in the 6 o'clock position. Very common in that era, and considered valuable. Also check the left side of the receiver for the "Hatcher" or "Borden" hole which was added to some branches 1903 rebuilds post-1937.

Looked for the star mark previously... not there, and no hole on the left side of the receiver.

Again, thanks for the help!

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[browningautorifle]

where would one shop for such parts and be confident in getting legit items?

Here's a couple places you could look... https://www.libertytreecollectors.co...?idCategory=80

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