Springfield Bolt Marked With X

[old turtle]

I acquired an 03a3 a number years ago and just put in the back of the safe. Someone varnished the stock and put white paint in the lettering on the receiver. I got it out to restore it back to original shape much a possible and make it a shooter. In examining the bolt it is parkerized but seems a little rough. In addition there is an x marked on the top flat of the bolt handle. The underside of the handle has one pin point n indention and a semicircle wit a small number
I think. It looks to me like it is a marking what did not come out due to the angle the edge of the bolt. I am suspicious of this bolt body. has any one else seen something like this or know about these markings

[WILCO]

https://classic.gunauction.com/searc...temnum=8273166

Your rifle has a Smith Corona complete bolt or bolt body.
Mix and match parts is common amongst milsurps.

[Adam Helmer]

All WWII era Military arms are 75+ years old and many passed through many hands up to today. I laugh when folks ask:
"Is this or that original?" Who would know?

I have appraised arms for 45 years and must say in some cases, "I do not know" because some fakes are that good.

Adam