I have a friend's REmingtin 03-A3 for safe keeping. It looks to have very little wear, stock markings are sharp and the serial # and barrel markings are both '43.

The problem: the bolt was lost in his parents' estate sale over 10 yr ago.

I'd like to get it back into shooting shape but am not sure how to proceed.

I know any replacement bolt is likely to have headspace issues. I see some nice complete bolt assemblies on Gunbroker, some look as new, some well used.

You folks know more than I do about these rifles so I appeal to you........

I posted this on another board and got a reply to the effect that 1903 and 03-A3 rifles were built to pretty much interchange bolts- that checking HS was good, but not necessary.

I do have access to a set of HS gauges locally.

Info appreciated,
Taylor
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