Some years ago, I bought a cheap low number SA 1903 with a bad barrel from the CMP. Then had a quality 22 rim fire liner with a back extension installed for the M2 rim fire bolt. I wanted a bolt that had the headspace adjustment allen screw and found one in Indiana. I cut one coil off the sear spring for an improved trigger pull. Tried a few stocks too. Also installed a pre WW2 Lyman 438 scope with 4x. Photo show test targets at 20 feet with standard vel rim fire, next test will use some target rim fire
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You need a 1903 barrel with a bad bore, an action maybe even drill rifle ? also need to buy a M2 rim fire bolt. These are gunsmiths around who will install the liner with a back extension to fit the M2 bolt. If you have a lathe you can do the work yourself, Brownell's has the liners and drill etc. cost is low even with a good gunsmith doing the work
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Originally posted by RCS View PostYou need a 1903 barrel with a bad bore, an action maybe even drill rifle ? also need to buy a M2 rim fire bolt. These are gunsmiths around who will install the liner with a back extension to fit the M2 bolt. If you have a lathe you can do the work yourself, Brownell's has the liners and drill etc. cost is low even with a good gunsmith doing the work
Thank you very much, that will be my next build!
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