Crack in Winchester Receiver

[firstflabn]

You might think about drilling a small hole at the end of each crack to prevent it from propogating further. This is classic stress crack repair technique. With little stress in that area, I wouldn't think of rewelding. The trick is in locating the end of the crack. Wouldn't hurt to go a little past where the crack disappears. Even as cautious as I naturally am, I would be fully confident of safe functioning. I would, however, make sure the slide cycles smoothly to help assure that a twist in the receiver didn't cause the crack in the first place.

[MountainScout]

You might think about drilling a small hole at the end of each crack to prevent it from propogating further. This is classic stress crack repair technique. With little stress in that area, I wouldn't think of rewelding. The trick is in locating the end of the crack. Wouldn't hurt to go a little past where the crack disappears. Even as cautious as I naturally am, I would be fully confident of safe functioning. I would, however, make sure the slide cycles smoothly to help assure that a twist in the receiver didn't cause the crack in the first place.

Good idea. I don't believe there is a twist as the slide operates very smoothly without slop. Thanks for the help...

[painter777]

MountainScout,
Here is another post with a similar problem like yours.
Note the reply from JimB16.,

crack in operating slide spring tube?

HTH,
Charlie-painter777

[emmagee1917]

A relitive of mine served on a LST in the Pacific during WW2. They got caught in that major typhoon that hit the fleet. The LST started to crack in half across the center of the main deck. He couldn't weld in the storm with all the water coming over and flooding the deck. He took out a large drilling machine and thier biggest bit and put a hole at each end of the crack. It stopped it from spreading on. If it will work there , it should work here.
Chris

[browningautorifle]

I'll bet he got a bronze star for that!

[Harlan (Deceased)]

A relitive of mine served on a LST in the Pacific during WW2. They got caught in that major typhoon that hit the fleet. The LST started to crack in half across the center of the main deck. He couldn't weld in the storm with all the water coming over and flooding the deck. He took out a large drilling machine and thier biggest bit and put a hole at each end of the crack. It stopped it from spreading on. If it will work there , it should work here.
Chris

Chris, I was afraid you were going to say he drilled the holes to let the water out!

[Newscotlander]

The type-1 receiver is/was of an inferior design. That is why production was discontinued (see War Baby!, page 77). I realize that the OP found the receiver in this condition., but this is one reason why I stress that the collectable carbines should not be fired. If you want to own a shooter carbine, buy one from late in production with all the late parts. The carbine will be more reliable.