Repairing Pits In Reciever Ring

[bobmoffett]

I would like some opinions on repairing a couple of medium pits beneath the wood line on the reciever ring of a 1908 Brazilian Mauser. Since I intend to have the receiver heat treated, is it ok to TIG the pits full and dress them down? The action is certainly safe and functional as-is. I would however like to eliminate the pits, but they are too deep to simply grind out. Thanks for everyone's advice.

[swamprat]

If they are BELOW the wood line why worry? Do you plan to undress her for every visitor? Also if the action is in a safe condition why are you retreating? I think you are making mountains out of mole hills. A functinal receiver, a few small pits below the wood line. It's 101 years old its intitled to some character marks.

 

Swamprat

[ken98k]

I would like some opinions on repairing a couple of medium pits beneath the wood line on the reciever ring of a 1908 Brazilian Mauser. Since I intend to have the receiver heat treated, is it ok to TIG the pits full and dress them down? The action is certainly safe and functional as-is. I would however like to eliminate the pits, but they are too deep to simply grind out. Thanks for everyone's advice.

 

I asked the same question a couple years ago and the consensus was "go for it".

As long as you have it heat treated afterward, tig away.

Although I've never had it done, some authorities (Jerry Kuhnnhausen for example) recomend heat treating all Mauser refurbs.

I've got a couple pitted receivers that are somewhat rare that I'm going to restore one of these days.

 

Kenny