1903A3 spring/follower detached part

[25-5]

I was cleaning the rifle and when I took the spring and follower apart the metal piece that captures the back of the spring came off. Looks like it was attached by some welding process. I would like to properly fix rather than replace the follower, if possible.
I don't know the type of weld. So I don't know where to start.
Thank you.

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[browningautorifle]

Looks like it's an electric weld, a clamp with hi power flowing through and it spot welds it.

[Vincent]

BAR is right, it’s a spot weld.

It only takes a few seconds with a 110v spot welder. Don’t use a 220v. It will blow holes through it.

If you want to send it to me, I will fix it for you. It literally just takes just a few seconds.

[browningautorifle]

If you want to send it to me, I will fix it for you.

Well done you, I thought I was the only guy did that...well almost... He's up in Chicago...

[Vincent]

Well done you, I thought I was the only guy did that...well almost... He's up in Chicago...

Thanks, BAR. It’s just a couple of five second squeezes on the trigger of a machine that’s already set up for this.

You are far from being alone my friend. I have been the recipient of many forum members generosity. They have made it possible for me to complete projects I have been working on for decades. This is really a very small thing compared to what other forum members do. I am just humbly trying to follow their/your example with the few little things I can do.

[browningautorifle]

You are far from being alone

Very true, Peter Laidler used to take in sad cases in optics and Prismatic compasses...then there's nose caps being made, stocks being repaired...the odd piece being shipped back and forth on a pay it forward basis... Little of everything actually...

[25-5]

Vincent
I did receive your PM and was very pleased. I have been talking with family about this and have received suggestions from super glue to welding jobs that "you won't know the difference". Not what I wanted to hear. They don't get that the follower was made in 1943. Actually, they don't know what a follower is.
Your response put me at ease. Simple fix it may be, but important it is. I will be happy to send it to you for repair.
BAR and you have expressed what I have found to be true on this forum.
I will get the parts in the mail in, and send you a PM.
A sincere Thank You, and Merry Christmas.
Geoff

[Vincent]

I got your PM, Geoff. I will get it done and back to you ASAP.

BAR, Peter is a very generous man.... as you are too. In fact there are many very generous forum members here. It's nice for me to be part of a community where people help each other. You are one of the elder statesmen of the site and it's your example and the tone you guys set that we follow. Many of us missed you when you were gone and are so glad you are back. All my old mates are gone now, so this contact with kindred spirits like you means a lot. You understand my odd sense humor when most folks don't. I don't feel alone when I get to talk with you and the others here and I always learn something interesting.

[browningautorifle]

You are one of the elder statesmen of the site

How do I follow that? Thanks Vincent...

[Vincent]

I was a bit worried when the envelope arrived chewed up and in a USPS envelope. Fortunately, the parts were still inside.



Ready for the return journey.