Rod Bayonet bolt?

[Fred]

I have a 1917 dated rifle with a straight handle bolt on it that has absolutely no marking on it at all anywhere except for a Very tiny P under the bolt handle. The body of the bolt is polished and I believe that it was done in an armory. The handle was originally blued, but it's worn now. If I can get the photo's to transfer from my iPhone to my computer, I'll post them here. Could the bolt be an original Rod Bayonet 03 bolt?

[Rick the Librarian]

I've always been told that virtually non-marked bolts with straight handles are very early RIA or SA bolts. I assume that would include RB rifles, but maybe JB or someone else can confirm.

[John Beard]

You appear to have a Rock Island rod bayonet bolt. Your bolt may be marked with a small "S" on the back side of the handle.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

[Fred]

I've always been told that virtually non-marked bolts with straight handles are very early RIA or SA bolts. I assume that would include RB rifles, but maybe JB or someone else can confirm.

Thanks Rick.

[Fred]

You appear to have a Rock Island rod bayonet bolt. Your bolt may be marked with a small "S" on the back side of the handle.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

Thanks John.

[Fred]

Your bolt may be marked with a small "S" on the back side of the handle.


Hope this helps.

J.B.

John, I can't see an S anywhere on the backside of the handle.

[John Beard]

John, I can't see an S anywhere on the backside of the handle.

Some have it. Some don't.

J.B.