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I’d remove it and try and figure out the angle of the crack, then drill a couple of holes through it starting where it’s inletted for the lever (from the pics, that looks possible). If the crack is wide enough or can be opened a bit with light pressure, work some thin epoxy into the crack, or use a syringe, then run some brass screws coated in the epoxy into the holes and pull them down to close it. You may have to grind off the heads after it sets. If any epoxy seeps out the crack externally, wipe it off with a rag dampened with solvent, even isopropyl alcohol. Keep an eye on that whole it sets as it may creep out over time.
I fixed a Mauser stock cracked through the web in front of the trigger inletting and through into the grip like that. Had to file and Dremel off the ends since they showed, but it came out looking decent, and I’m no craftsman, just cautious.
If you aren’t confident about it, give it to a pro. You have the money now. Bad advice. If he does this he no longer has a NIB rifle, but rather a hacked up repaired one. I approached the problem as a user, not a collector. Nice rifle, but not too nice to shoot if the owner so wishes. NIB=Wasted in my book.
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Campfire Tracker
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yep agreed , as a user , as GOD intended
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As long as both are happy
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Campfire Outfitter
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I ain’t so bothered about what GOD feels about a NIB.
But what would John Marlin think?
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
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I ain’t so bothered about what GOD feels about a NIB.
But what would John Marlin think? Whether ol’ John took the Up escalator or the Down, I suspect that rifle’s off his radar. Enjoy.
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