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mete · August 18, 2012, 07:43 AM

Mausers not very hard ?? Typically they are a low carbon steel [1020 ]and carburized.That carburized layer may be very hard. Anneal with a torch as suggested then us cobalt drill and good lube.

August 18, 2012, 07:43 AM	#7
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	Mausers not very hard ?? Typically they are a low carbon steel [1020 ]and carburized.That carburized layer may be very hard. Anneal with a torch as suggested then us cobalt drill and good lube. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !