Case hardening question

[Claven2]

Is there anyone in Canada who can color case harden an M98 Mauser action?

I've got a Mauser action that I want to do some welding on, and I know that if I weld near the receiver ring, I will need to re-heat treat the receiver.

I was thinking that it would be cool to use color case hardening instead of traditional treatment. My gunsmith assures me this will work, IF I can find someone who does it.

Anyone know of a place in Canada that can do it? I just need the hardening itself done. Receiver will be prepped in advance and probably secured to a jig with a rod through the bolt raceway to prevent warping if the shop advises it.

 

[Claven2]

EDIT:
Before someone lectures me, the receiver in question is a pre-WW1 DWM receiver which was originally machined from mild steel and case hardened. Using ordnance grade steel only came about on WW2 era Mauser actions.

I just want ot know who commercially does CCH on firearms receivers in Canada without warping it all to ####.

 

[Why not?]

Bill Leeper can do it, but he is backed up big time with work.

Ted

 

[Claven2]

That's OK, it will be a few months before I'm ready anyhow. Does bill have a web site? Anyone got a photo of his CCh work?

 

[682skeet]

where is Bill located in.
I'm intrested in haveing a reciever case coloured also.

 

[Why not?]

Elko, BC

His phone is (250) 529-7720

Ted