A4 bolt on GB what do you think the

[Johnny in Texas]

Handle does not look right to me.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=230921071

[mgwantob]

100% Fake, looks just like a sporter bolt that I have. Notice how the top of the handle is squared off, the originals were rounded.

[Marine A5 Sniper Rifle]

I can see the forge block marks. Fake.
jt

[Liam]

"I can see the forge block marks..."

Please expand on that, Jim. What are you looking at?

[Marine A5 Sniper Rifle]

Back of the bolt.

jt

[jgaynor]

To expand on JIm's comment. The telltale marks that should be there - aren't.

To the seller's credit he is offering a 3day inspection and return and he has good feedback. He may not be aware the bolt is probably bogus. It is lot better looking than some i have seen. Certainly good enough for a "vintage sniper match clone".

Regards,
Jim

[mgwantob]

But certainly not worth $350. Old western scrounger sells them for $30.

[Allen Humphrey]

Does anybody know when the "R" stamp is added in the process? I have always presumed it was not added until the bolt is finished and approved. I mention that because it appears that the "R" on the bolt in question appears flattened, as if the bolt was bent after the stamp. Thoughts?