Does the serial number on the bolt match that of the receiver? Is it a heavy barrel or the slight lighter standard profile? With the US stamp yours is one that CMP released years ago.
When the rifles were returned to CMP from different units, the rifles and the bolts were not shipped together. CMP tried to match bolts and rifles but many weren’t reunited. The CMP tested all of them for headspace, etc.
With it having a serial number ending in “B” it’s a 40-XB vs a 40-X. The bolt should have a rectangular section between the knob and the bolt body, a checkered oval knob and it should angle to the rear. As a 40-XB, if it’s in an original stock the bolt cut in the stock should angle back to match the sweep of the handle like a 700 as well. If it’s a 40-X the bolt knob and handle will be round and a correct stock should have a bolt cutout that is straight.
I bought several when they were released and they were one of the best deals they had.
Last edited by navlav8r; 12/09/22.
