I posted earlier about having seen M54s years ago that had M70 style bolt handes. I noticed just today that this rifle and my other M54 Hornet both have receivers that are factory cut for the M70 bolt. The stocks are not cut. Evidently the factory anticipated a need for bolt handles that would clear a scope even though they didn't make the move to the handle itself. I hope there are collectors here who can comment.

Bill Ferguson