M1A Help

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I know there are people on this forum who are very knowledgeable about M1As. I have a problem/question that needs some advice.

I have an old Springfield M1A that is a safe queen. I have had it for over 15 years and probably shot less than 100 rds through it.
I loaned it to a client to shoot (he didn’t), and while inspecting it upon its return, noticed a crack in the receiver.
This crack is a hairline crack, un-displaced on the starboard side of the receiver at the end of the cut-out where the bolt roller locks up. There is a small chip, also, on the very outside top of the receiver.


I have intended to sell the rifle, as I never shoot it, and the money could be better used for other projects.

Can this crack be fixed?
If so, who might be the best to do it.

If not, I guess I have a new paper weight.

Thanks in advance for the advice or help.