1918 T-Gewehr Bullets

[browningautorifle]

in my vise

Yes, protected jaws and all... I would likely use a 15" crescent wrench for the bend. That way it's slow and controlled?

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[Patrick Chadwick]

I was thinking to put the long piece in my vise and then try to bend the shorter piece, with the slider, into place.

NO NO NO

I would likely use a 15" crescent wrench for the bend.

NO NO NO

I hope I'm misunderstanding both of you. Using hand-held wrenches is not the way to fix this!

I'm serious. Been there, done that - on an Enfield No1MKV backsight. Please do NOTHING until I've had a chance to post a sketch for you.

It's very late here (11 PM) so give me a chance and wait 24 hrs!

I repeat - I'm serious!

Patrick