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Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Hardness testing firearms?
Posted: 4/21/2014 1:12:14 PM EDT
Does anyone know of a company that will do a Rockwell hardness test on a firearm? There are a few testing companies around me but they won't touch a gun.
Link Posted: 4/23/2014 5:42:16 AM EDT
[#1]
why?
Link Posted: 4/23/2014 1:06:22 PM EDT
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local machine shop or gunsmith/ bladesmith?

Link Posted: 4/23/2014 7:08:48 PM EDT
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Any medium size or larger machine shop or any heat treating shop will have a Rockwell tester.  What are you specifically trying to determine?  You might be up against company policies of no firearms on company property no matter where you go.

Link Posted: 4/23/2014 7:15:52 PM EDT
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I picked up an early M1 Garand with correct early parts from a widow and the receiver looks like it may have either been in a fire or just a very salty environment. Her husband (the previous owner) was in the Navy during WWII on ship in the Pacific, so that may explain that. I just want to make sure it's shootable or it'll be regulated to the mantel.
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