1917 possible cracked receiver

[Sweeney]

Guys, my apologies for not going into specific details of the repair I had considered. I felt it unnecessary to type THAT much. I did consider a drill hole at the terminus of the crack to eliminate the stress riser. Milling/welding would have been preceded by annealing and followed by a proper heat treatment and hardness test then followed by remote firing and inspection... nothing to loose as the receiver was junk to me otherwise. This wasn't going to be a quick 'grind and burn'. It really bothers me when people refer to welding as 'burning in'...

My 'inner scientist' forces me to do these things... an I have the resources available...

On a far more important note, I just dyed the Turner sling a nice 'cordovan' to look more period.

I do welcome your thoughts and insight. It's great to be able to tap into the wealth of knowledge here.

Cheers!

[Chuckindenver]

remember,,,17,s and 14,s are 3 1/2 % nickle steel ,and only surface hardened,...not heat treated through and through, and are very soft as compared to other bolt action rifles,
they can be bent very easy.....
welding on a firearm isnt like welding on a motorycle frame ect...short of small repairs on an area thats not a safety isssue...welding is not recomended on receivers ..
example...iv welded tapped holes shut...welded the rear tang back onto a winchester lever action, welded a cracked pistol grip frame....but would never weld a cyclinder, or reciever ring.
though it may turn out great, and look awesome...someday...someone else will fire that weapon....and if it failes...they will get hurt.