Low Number Springfield M1903 Safer to Shoot?

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I have a SHT receiver that the bolt was sticking. So I used a brass hammer and tried to "Tap" it out. After several taps that did not work so I gave the bolt handle a good hit and the receiver shattered. If I can find it I will post some pictures. It is in one of those boxes in the basement. You know the brown box.