[/quote]Michael, I think you should have it repaired. What an outstanding ole Springfield. It reminds me very much of the one I have that belonged to my Dad. I love to shoot and hunt with it from time to time. [/quote]
Dan,
I'm still thinking about it, the reason I have not done so is because I don't know how it came to be there. I would hate to fix it then learn that it was an important part of the rifle's history. I have a good understanding of it's early years from about 1911-1922 after that time, I've learned little about it.
