Matched Receiver & Bolt Body – Standard Action – 1947 – Transition Model – Extra Hole

Description

This is a matching receiver and bolt body pair from a 1947 standard rifle. Both pieces are marked with the serial number 71431. This is a “transition era” receiver with the cloverleaf tang found on the pre-war model combined with the smooth, and drilled, rear bridge of the later models. On this receiver, the rear bridge has been drilled with an extra hole for a scope base.

Receiver – The original finish has wear on the rails and in the tang area. There are a few scratches on the rails but no dings or other notable metal damage.

Bolt – The bolt has bluing wear on the handle but no notable metal damage.

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