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Haven’t shot it yet, I heard it was a good idea to check the headspace? Idk how I would do that.
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You do that (check the headspace) by finding a gunsmith who has (rare) or can rent/borrow the proper headspace gauges for the cartridge and having him do it.
Rifles with excessive headspace are DANGEROUS TO SHOOT. Too much room in the chamber means the case stretches too much and can rupture. Ruptured case means 40,000psi or more gas running loose looking for every place it can get out and not just down the barrel. and, did I mention its less than a foot from your face when that happens??
If the bolt isn't the one that came in the rifle when it was made, you have no idea if the headspace is safe, or not. DON'T SHOOT IT.
If it is the bolt that was in it when new, its still a good idea to get the headspace checked because a lot of things could have happened in the 60,70 or 80+ years since it was made.