There's an outfit in Louisiana, ad in SSM, that may use spray weld on hooks. I spoke to 'em a few years ago about tightening an SS for me. The owner wouldn't say what welding process they used so I didn't go that route. I don't think it's unreasonable to ask what method of repair will be used on a very expensive gun and expect an answer. In the event, I fired up the lathe, made a new hinge pin and rejointed the action. Better and cheaper solution but way more time consuming.
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