I have a rifle built on an Enfield action that has been through a fire and I would like to know if the steel has lost its temper. Any info or advice would be appreciated.

CH,

More than likely will need anealing and re-heat treating to be made whole once more. Don't know your location, but a good machine shop may have a Rockwell tester and give you several readings for not too much money.

There are a couple of heat treaters on the best coast--one in Las Vegas (Blanchards) and one in Seattle,(Pacific Metalurgical.)

Luck,

Stephen

Not sure if i'd waist my time. When a re heat treat is so inexpensive. Last time we checked it was like $120 for one or ten actions.

My opinion though is the action is scrap and should be considered nothing more. Enfield actions are not exactly super expensive.

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Originally posted by kcstott:
Not sure if i'd waist my time. When a re heat treat is so inexpensive. Last time we checked it was like $120 for one or ten actions.

My opinion though is the action is scrap and should be considered nothing more. Enfield actions are not exactly super expensive.

Kerry,

You're probably correct, but I'll bet there's more to which we are not privy.

Stephen

Thank you very much for the info. I was thinking along the same line myself, that it is probably not worth the bother, but it actually belongs to a friend and I am researching it for him. He may just end up retiring it. Thanks again.

You really should give some description. Wood burned , springs soft ,scale formed on the metal, ? Scale is formed above 1200 F ,springs softened perhaps 800 F. Photos would help too.