03A4 Bolt Question

[GeorgeG]

I'm looking at a Remington 03A4 rifle that I'm certain has quite a few problems. I suspect the bolt is one of them, but wanted to get opinions on it's authenticity before making an offer. It does not look like what's in my Grade B CMP rifle. Appreciate everyone's thoughts.

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[Salt Flat]

Hi George, It's not an original a4 bolt. The handle has been welded on. It doesn't look too bad from the outside. It would be OK for a clone but I wouldn't want it on an original a4. Salt Flat

[GeorgeG]

I didn't think it was right. The rifle has lots of issues. It's a real A4 receiver, but has been heavily buffed, 03A3 barrel, commercial scope base and likely a scant stock that was not an A4 originally as the bolt cutout doesn't look right. It does have a real M84 scope. Think I'll pass on this one. Thanks for the reply.

[Salt Flat]

Yea, The buffed receiver would turn me off too. I guess if it were the right price with the scope it might be ok. The buffed receiver could be possibly be bead blasted and parkerized but it is still a lot of fooling around. Do you have any more pictures? Salt Flat

[rcathey]

Those scopes are crazy expensive. Could be worth the asking price alone!

[labrat1469]

If you want to find the correct bolt try here. It will tell you everything down to the markings on the bolt. Lots of info http://www.vishooter.net/m1903.html

[GeorgeG]

It's so heavily buffed that the U.S. on the receiver is gone. As best as I can tell the scope is the best part of it, but the scope isn't worth $2400. I think you'll see what I mean when you look at the photo. Thanks again guys!

[Salt Flat]

George, That price puts it in perspective-- Yikes!