Here's the .30-06 that I got, I took off the later addition of the 4x scope and clearly saw what I expected to see, it's a 1903 Springfield. The serial number is very low. I've been reading that anything below 80,000 is considered a single heat treated rifle, and it was early in WWI. This serial number is 22339, so that counts. Looking at the bolt and the markings, it's clear that this is a replacement bolt. Of course, I don't know who added it, not sure if it was returned to service with a new bolt or if it was sold and someone put this bolt into it. Also not sure who put the scope on it either.
In any case, it doesn't fire. I have taken apart the bolt but I don't see a firing / striking pin inside of it. Could it have been removed? That piece I can get online for like $10, or I can get a whole new bolt for about $85. Not sure I want to put a lot into this rifle unless I get back into Hunting.
Here's some pics.
In any case, it doesn't fire. I have taken apart the bolt but I don't see a firing / striking pin inside of it. Could it have been removed? That piece I can get online for like $10, or I can get a whole new bolt for about $85. Not sure I want to put a lot into this rifle unless I get back into Hunting.
Here's some pics.
1903 Springfield Rifle
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