Good little rifles, but be aware that some may have the "salt-cured" stocks, and that causes a whole host of issues.
For some reason, Browning decided to draw out the moisture in the stocks by using salt, which was drawn into the wood, and eventually leeched out and rusted the heck out of the metal under the wood.
It was a bad choice. If that rifle was kept in good conditions, it might not have any problems, all it would take is to take the action out of the stock and look for rust, but if it's taken out and hunted, moisture is bound to get in it somehow, and cause those issues.
I really don't know any more about them than that, but a trip over to
www.rimfirecentral.com can give you the serial # ranges of the saltwood stocks, and maybe someone over there can tell you how to install the bolt, and maybe help you locate a rear sight.
