I just acquired a nice Springfield Mk1. The rifle came from a vet who claimed he had the rifle during his stint in the Army during WW11. The serial number coincides with the barrel date of 2-20, so the receiver/barrel combo seems original. The muzzle erosion is barely over 0. Great find. A few of the parts have been changed, the cut off switch and the butt plate for sure. The stock has a P in a circle, but no cartouche, so unsure if stock is original. I'm confused about the bolt. It is the straight as opposed to the sweeping bolt handle. The only proof marks are the three hash marks, or three 1's on the bottom of the safety lug, which represents an early non double heat treated bolt? There is also an R underneath the bolt sleeve. However, on the underside of the bolt is a punch mark and a faint number. If I truly have a non double heat treated bolt, is it safe to shoot?
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