03A3 but the bolt body is marked: 88
 

Came across a like new Remington 03A3 but the bolt body is marked: 88 (made by the Acros Co) I'm told is this correct for this rifle? Thanks

Re: 03A3 but the bolt body is marked: 88
 

03A3 bolts were made by several manufacturers.

All bolts need to be headspace checked to any rifle that they are going to be used in.

Also, I once bought a new bolt at a gunshow that I suspect of being rejected scrap. Be careful.

If you are fitting a bolt to a rifle, you should have a journeyman gunsmith level of experience; and be familiar with these now old rifles.

Re: 03A3 but the bolt body is marked: 88
 

Acros is listed as a sub-contractor to Remington, so the bolt would/could be correct. Most parts used by Remington have the "R" marking in addition to the sub-contractor's mark, but I am not sure that is hard and fast. On the bolts I recall, the "R" is on the bottom of the bolt root, the sub-contractor mark on the rear.

Jim

Re: 03A3 but the bolt body is marked: 88
 

Outstanding thanks for the info