oneatatime wrote on Oct 11^th, 2023 at 12:54pm:


Thanks! I'll possibly contact him if all else fails.

I just got off the phone with my gunsmith friend who I use for whatever I can't do. He thinks the tig repair is likely the best/easiest option and is willing to give it a go.
I discussed modifying the breech block cut for the extractor as it has a sharp external 90 degree where the transfer bar has a sharp internal 90 to match. I asked if he might round off the 90 in the block recess so when the bar is tig welded back on it would allow him to make a radiused internal corner to add strength. He liked the idea, and said he could likely do so once he sees it again. He worked on this rifle when I first got it, as it wasn't D&T for a tang sight, and he had the carbide drill and taps to do the holes for a tang sight. 
So hopefully once the new transfer bar arrives we can figure which option is the best route to fixing this.