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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: hortonstn on May 23, 2016, 03:16:07 AM

Title: Repairing German brass
Post by: hortonstn on May 23, 2016, 03:16:07 AM

I have a gs trigger guard that has a screw hole  I'd like to repair this so I can install a lug
What is the process?

Title: Re: Repairing German brass
Post by: jerrywh on May 23, 2016, 04:24:07 AM

Use  Easy silver solder or silvaloy 56.  same thing.  It is about the same color and flow at 1200°. that is about 5oo° below the melting temp of German silver. Borax or batterns flux. You will need to put a rivet in the hole first.