Thanks for the advice guys, keep it coming. I thought about replacing the bolt since numbers don't match anyway. The limited research I've done suggests I can get a K98 bolt for about $40, condition unknown. I'd have to make some calls. I tried the bolt from my Kar98k and it was a perfect fit, though headspace would be a question. For you gunsmiths...if I picked up another bolt, I can get go/no-go/field gauges, but if the headspace is off, what do you do? have to rechamber if it is short and set the barrel back if it is long? I shudder to think of the expense on that option!