Breech Block Failure 1916/1920 Erfurt

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Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Just replace the breech block and move on.

No need to look for reasons related to the ammo or other, the darn block was just worn out, old, crystalized, or had a manufacturing defect or steel problem from the beginning and "finally" gave up after 100 years of use. JMHO.

After spending 1/2 day researching the pros and cons of micro or laser welding and their affects on gun metal and finish the only economical and simple solution is 'replace the breech block' ... done and dusted and returned to service in an afternoon.