Originally Posted by 79S
Originally Posted by nathanial
Could be interested in the rifle but would like to know if the bolt knob is hollow, can't tell by the pictures. Also, does the magazine box have a spacer in it for short cartridges and does the action have the bolt stop for short cartridges?


Million dollar question it appears to be solid.. A sn would help.



Yep, the first 308 fwt's (made in '52) had the solid knob. That carried thru till about the middle of '53, so we really need a serial # to know when this rifle was made. I sold a very nice all original first year fwt here last year for $1,200.00. It had the solid bolt knob, which was original to the rifle. These are actually more rare than the others with the hole in the knob, which actually brings the collector value up.


Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
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