The fore end iron is likely case hardened, not for sure though as some are just blued. The cocking levers should be moderately hard. Usually made of a type of tool steel, hardened and then tempered. They should be able to be stoned or filed but not dead soft.

Last edited by SKB; 12/26/17 08:47 AM.

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