ArtS:

I think you have nailed it. The water table is very thin at that point and obviously not up to the strain that can be put on the area by careless gun handling. I am, like you, considering welding a piece in to repair the damage.

Mr. Murphy: Methinks the crossmember that you see in the picture which is lacking on your 5E action is the hammer cocking bar. When the hammer is fired said bar lays down against the floor plate.

Glenn


There is no sacrifice too great for someone else to make.