I have a low wall with original 22WCF chambering. On examining the action there is a fine hairline crack about 8mm long to the left side of the receiver. I would like to restore to original as a small cast boolit shooter but in 22 Hornet.
The rifle itself was made in 1886 and has a highwall breechblock in a low wall receiver. (See pic)
Could this crack be TIG'ed up or should I look for another receiver?