No1 Mk3 Bolt head from a DP rifle, a good idea ?

[Bedardni]

Hello, I recently purchased an indian DP rifle to restore my WW1 Era No1 Mk3. However my No1 Mk3 is missing it's bolt head, the previous owner lost it years ago. Is it a good idea to use the bolt head from the DP rifle. I see many conflicting opinions online.

 

[Claven2]

If the bolt head is not itself marked DP, and it headspaces and indexes correctly on your bolt, not over-rotating by more than about 10 degrees, I think it would be fine.

 

[Painkillers]

Go for it.