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    Quote Originally Posted by Bindi2 View Post
    The chamber will have been affected by the heat just as much as the action. At best it is a relic at worst scrap metal.
    A relic to me is something that was found on a battlefield.
    And i don't believe in scraping any of those old war rifles or parts... there is always something we can do with them.
    Even if it's only to use as a fill in during a stock restoration... i would rather used a scrap action than risk scratching a good one.

    If i would of had access to a good set of torches i would have removed the bolt and old brazing and would have turned it into a cut away display rifle.
    I am still curious though ... i have guys telling me a barrel like that could handle the pressure of a .22 and i have others tell me it couldn't.
    I was expecting some discrepancies with the answers, but for a total idiot like me when it comes to pressure and metallurgy it does get very confusing haha.
    I do really appreciate all the advices tho.

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    You’ll need to line the barrel anyway for a 22. So yes, it would 100% handle a 22.
    The question really is, how much is that worth to you? Do you want to spend $500 converting a $25 paperweight into a $300 rifle? Some folks would. I would not haha.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rcathey View Post
    You’ll need to line the barrel anyway for a 22. So yes, it would 100% handle a 22.
    The question really is, how much is that worth to you? Do you want to spend $500 converting a $25 paperweight into a $300 rifle? Some folks would. I would not haha.
    And this is where i would normally insert a few french Canadianicon swear words (but they would probably get deleted so i wont)
    I never plan ahead that far haha .... but you are absolutely correct, a very valid point.
    Although i am no afraid to put money into a restoration, this one would be different.
    Not a single piece would be original, a bister from butt to muzzle.
    Not entirely sure i would be ready to spend $500 on that barrel....
    I did get the paper weight for free tho.... so i'm saving $25 haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce_in_Oz View Post
    The advent of exotic alloy steels and induction heating etc, put a whole new face (so to speak0 on things.

    "Spot-heating" has been around for a while, too.

    If you ever get to fondle a MINT No1 Mk lll, particularly the Lithgowicon ones, look on the upper Left side of the receiver. There may well be an odd little round "blemish", about 6 to 8mm in diameter and sometimes with a tiny "dot" in the centre of that blemish. This is where the carbon electrode was applied to "spot-heat" the area just behind the left-side locking recess. SOMETIMES, its right-side mate is visible as well. A neat way to heat ONLY the critical area and then quench as appropriate.
    I have always suspected these marks were a result of the heat treatment/hardening process but it's nice to have it explained so well. Thanks Bruce

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