Posted by Gavin Williams on March 26, 2026, 4:35 pm
Asking for opinions on what I should do about this.
After stripping everything down, I noticed this on the left side of the frame. Looking from the back it looks like when the channel was cut for the lever spring it was not centered and it crowded the left side and left almost no material there.
I can't tell if the chip was missing since 1898 or came later from week metal as well as the crack that runs almost the length.
Asking others should I try and weld and reshape or leave it alone?
gavinwilliams0@me.com
Re: 1898 2E Opinion
Posted by David Williamson on March 27, 2026, 3:55 pm, in reply to "1898 2E Opinion"
Cavin, the crack is not going to get any better with use. I would call Louis Rotelli. He will probably look at these pictures and give you an idea. If not his number is 203-788-4920