Advice on Springfield care?

[clarkmilitaria]

I couldn't find a lot on those cadet rifles, what are they exactly? What is the difference between them and regular Springfeld 1903's? Thanks for the help with the 2D, John.

Bolt markings are: s 4 2, and R.

Thanks,
Jim

Information

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[Mike D]

The "R" is on the bolt sleeve. Likely from an A3 Remington. Not sure when the bolt dates to, but it is also a replacement.

[John Beard]

I fail to recognize the bolt steel lot code marking. I note that the marking appears to be non-standard, which further indicates that you may have a Bannerman rifle.

For information on the Sedgley Cadet Rifles, follow the link and read both pages!

Sedgley Cadet Rifles

Hope this helps. Happy New Year!

J.B.

[clarkmilitaria]

Thanks everyone for the helpful information. Does this rifle being a "cadet" rilfe now make it significantly less valuable, or the oppposite?
Thanks,
Jim

[John Beard]

Less valuable.

J.B.