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    How to weld Armisport M1842 front barrel band?

    Hi all,

    I have recently purchased a used Armisport M1842 that I am going to do a 30" Macon conversion on.

    Previous owner had drilled a hole in the side of the front barrel band opposite from the hole for the retainer spring pin, and put a wood screw through it into the stock.

    This hole does not belong, and so I need to have it welded closed. Normally I would drill it and countersink each side and tap in a steel pin and peen it flush and grind it flush, filling and hiding the hole, but I don't have good access to the inside of the barrel band to do this, so I'm going to weld.

    This is a cast steel part.

    What kind of welding service should I pursue to have this fixed (TIG, MIG, etc.). I don't know much about welding.

    Thanks,
    Steve
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    Steve - The SAC will accept the band as-is with the extra hole. You do not have to weld it up if that makes it any easier for you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by John Holland View Post
    Steve - The SAC will accept the band as-is with the extra hole. You do not have to weld it up if that makes it any easier for you.
    Thanks, John.

    Steve
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