Quote Originally Posted by Bindi2 View Post
The chamber will have been affected by the heat just as much as the action. At best it is a relic at worst scrap metal.
A relic to me is something that was found on a battlefield.
And i don't believe in scraping any of those old war rifles or parts... there is always something we can do with them.
Even if it's only to use as a fill in during a stock restoration... i would rather used a scrap action than risk scratching a good one.

If i would of had access to a good set of torches i would have removed the bolt and old brazing and would have turned it into a cut away display rifle.
I am still curious though ... i have guys telling me a barrel like that could handle the pressure of a .22 and i have others tell me it couldn't.
I was expecting some discrepancies with the answers, but for a total idiot like me when it comes to pressure and metallurgy it does get very confusing haha.
I do really appreciate all the advices tho.