how much is too much for one of these in good condition?

I see them going for around $200 + -

non matching serial, good condition... $200 to $250.

 

Matching numbers, $250+

non matching serial, good condition... $200 to $250.

 

Matching numbers, $250+

Agreed, non matching bolts on Polish M44's are more common than matching bolts.

I remember seeing these at Navy Arms back in the 90s for $75. These were new and all matching. I'd pay $250 for one of those now.

non matching serial, good condition... $200 to $250.

 

Matching numbers, $250+

 

 

how can you tell that they are really original matching and not that someone is just stamping them to match?

you look for low spots in the metal. In order to grind off a serial number you have to remove material. So for instance on the bolt body if where the serial number is stamped, the metal dips down low, and it looks of a different finish then elsewhere on the bolt body then you know it's been re-stamped.

 

I'd also look for rearsenal marks because they will sometimes force match parts and they will either cross out the old number which is obvious or sometimes they grind off the old and put the new on.

 

M

At least if its force matched you know it was done by the arsenal and not bubba just throwing in a different mismatched bolt

gracias