Jim and JC, thank you for the help. No, the gun does not have a through-bolt (the stock is held on by the 2 tang screws). Jim, my intention was to convey annoyance, not snottiness (is that a word?). When I saw you had posted, I was excited at the prospect of some help. Then when I read what the post said, I was disappointed and thought it sort of smart alec and perhaps somewhat condescending, but not at all useful to answering my question. Now I realize you were being humerous. Sometimes it's really hard to get the intentions of what people write on the internet! I've enjoyed your other comments on this board.
Respectfully, Joe Bernfeld