Breech Plug Tang

[JimW]

I recently acquired an old original P-53 that has a broken tang. Is it best to replace the breech plug entirely? If so any suggestions where to acquire or who can do the work.

Thanks

[Carolina Reb]

It's probably better to weld back the missing part. That iron welds beautifully. Enfield breechplugs were hand fitted and the chances of finding a replacement that indexes right are not good.

[JimW]

It's probably better to weld back the missing part. That iron welds beautifully. Enfield breechplugs were hand fitted and the chances of finding a replacement that indexes right are not good.

I dont have the broken off part - maybe I could get a beat original and have it welded?

[clowdis]

Weld on a new piece of steel and shape, drill, and countersink to fit. Not that hard to do.