1913 ria

[John Beard]

I am not aware that the notch in your photo is peculiar to Remington. I can't imagine why someone would bother straightening the handle on a Remington bolt, especially without leaving other telltale signs, such as heat discoloration.

When you receive the rifle, more photos would be appreciated.

J.B.

[Jan'42]

Now the question I almost feel embarrased asking - does the serial 230268 show an SRS hit?

I find it a little peculiar an essentially original 1913 ended up Down Under without perhaps some provenance of some description in military records - either a WW1 "trade" (which would tie in exquisitely with my family history of my Great Grandfather being seconded to lead a bunch of green Yanks in France in 1918 ) or a WW2 leave behind/trade/theft

The replaced bolt could be an indicator of souvenired... quite common for souvenirs here to have had bolts removed and / or lost.

[Rick the Librarian]

No SRS "hit", unfortunately.