Ballistix, you can do better than just guessing.
Find a hidden spot within the action and stroke a small file over it. If the file bites, the action is softer than the file, which is confirming, and all the engraver, and machinist need to proceed.

If you are going to learn and ENJOY vintage metalwork, might as well start out on the right foot.
No offense intended, just making sure for you.

Your first foray into the kiln was both exciting, and a little disconcerting.

Out there doing it best I can.