Quote Originally Posted by chuck in idaho View Post
The reason I asked the above questions is a friend picked up an early NZicon stamped rifle (s/n 3015275, 12-41 barrel date). His rifle is in excellent condition and appears to be correct except for the bolt.
His bolt has a small "R" on the bottom of the bolt handle.
Safety has the drain hole.
Bolt sleeve does not have dimple.
Cocking piece is the later Remington style.

I'm thinking this rifle has had a later Remington bolt added sometime in it's life time.

Any help is greatly appreciated
Chuck
The rifle's bolt has indeed been replaced. All the characteristics you describe appeared in much later rifles.

Hope this helps.

J.B.