Receiver repairable?

[Bill Murphy]

I admit that's the worst erosion I have ever seen. However we would still like to see the face of the firing pin.

[Tobias morton]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

I admit that's the worst erosion I have ever seen. However we would still like to see the face of the firing pin.

The best I have of that is in post #14 above. Thanks.

[Bill Murphy]

Thanks, I see it. I see it, but I don't understand it. I think, as you do, that a shell sat in the chamber for a long time, probably with some help from water or other corrosive. Personally, I would be shooting that gun with no repairs. It's a shotgun, not a high power rifle.

[Tobias morton]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Thanks, I see it. I see it, but I don't understand it. I think, as you do, that a shell sat in the chamber for a long time, probably with some help from water or other corrosive. Personally, I would be shooting that gun with no repairs. It's a shotgun, not a high power rifle.

That’s what I was thinking when I fired the right side and it blew the stock apart. No injuries, but it made me stop and think about life and my decisions for a second.

Not over thinking it does give a bit of perspective on the fact that replacing the hammer/firing pin may be all that is needed.

[edgarspencer]

The shell rim ring etched into the breech face is quite severe, and puzzling.
Obviously, it was caused by a shell, but how? Was a shell left in the right barrel for a long time? Was there some interaction of the corrosive primer material and the brass head of the shell. This is a reach, but was the gun left leaning against any electrical component? I say this because it appears as though there was some galvanic action taking place. Can you see why old engineers are so anal?

[edgarspencer]

Before I forget, here is the contact info for Glenn Fewless. WI too:

Mook Machine Works
26721 E. Main Drive
Waterford, WI 53185
262-534-5154
gfewless@tds,net

[Tobias morton]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

Before I forget, here is the contact info for Glenn Fewless. WI too:

Mook Machine Works
26721 E. Main Drive
Waterford, WI 53185
262-534-5154
gfewless@tds,net

Thanks a ton for the contact, I will follow up with him.
I wish I knew the cause too, anything’s possible.