Hey any advices is good advices. I appreciate any help.
There is no visible sign of brass, on the top (outside)) of the bolt... i was/am hoping no brass (or very little) got to the barrel.
Yes the extractor is still in place, it is visible through the semi circle notch.
I think i can get at it with a small Dremel wheel cuter.... heck i'm even willing to cut the bolt head and a portion of the receiver ring, to free up the barrel if there are any chances to save the barrel.
Would i be right in assuming the scaling we see on the receiver is a result of intense heat ?
Haven't tried to scrape it off or anything ... yet.
There is a little of that scaling on the chamber portion of the barrel, but not too much... way less than on the receiver.
Almost look like the bluing got burnt off ... it's weird.
Oh... btw the eat was high enough to ruin the bolt spring and the rear sight spring (if that is of any help)
Well they remain a little ''springy'' ... but not much...
I know, no one can judge if that barrel is good or not by just looking at pictures.
Just trying to see if it's worth to even send it to a gunsmith (for inspection or what ever) and have it mated with the good receiver i have.
This is just out of my knowledge basis.