RIA Correct Cartouche?

[Rick the Librarian]

Possibly an RI0 - possibly the "R" is poorly stamped?

[Luger1914]

Comparing the "R" in John's R l0 example on Vi Shooter page the H is nothing like it. It is a straight right angle capital H well struck.

[Rick the Librarian]

Picture(s) would be helpful!

[John Beard]

John--The marking is H l 0 with the l being taller than the H and 0. It appears under the bolt handle. And, as Rebound said, I do not find this marking in the Vi shooter bolt chart. Either under Rock Island or Springfield. Has this marking been added? Thanks

The Bolt Steel Lot Code charts on the Vi Shooter website are a perpetual work in progress. Until such time as a comprehensive log book of steel lot codes from Springfield Armory surfaces, the charts will remain a work in progress. I have no intention of deferring critical bodily functions while I wait for such a log book to surface. The log book is probably sitting in a large government warehouse right next to the lost Hebrew Ark of the Covenant.

Based on your description, I have no doubt whatsoever that "H 10" is a Rock Island bolt steel lot code from 1918. But, an original bolt alone does not an original rifle make.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

[rebound]

Very well written and funny too..
Like wine you get better with age..