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August 12, 2025
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I recently acquired a Model 54, Hornet 22 cal with a Weaver 600 scope. I know its a rare and valuable collector piece but I don’t know the value. I also need the bolt for it and can’t find one so if anyone has suggestions, I would really appreciate it. I will be selling it.
April 15, 2005
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I hope that you acquired it for a very small sum. The missing bolt is very problematic, and it is a huge hit to the collector interest & value of the rifle. Finding a replacement bolt is going to be a difficult (and expensive) task. Currently with a missing bolt, the value of the rifle is the sum total of the remaining parts.
Bert
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August 27, 2014
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Sounds like the bridge is also drilled & tapped?
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April 3, 2018
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PG:
Bert is correct, unfortunately.
I have a M-54 in 22 Hornet from the same period with a G&H sidemount and scope. The Hornet bolts are unique because of the size of the cartridge. It is never wise to separate a bolt from the original rifle, for any reason. It might be wise to start advertising for one. A riflesmith “might” be able to adapt a M-70 bolt in 22 Hornet to your M-54, but the rarity is similar.
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