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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ahall" data-source="post: 4343439" data-attributes="member: 49426">Anything made by man can be repaired, it's just a matter of how much effort and money you're willing to put into it.You will have to take it to a gunsmith for a proper evaluation.My first reaction based on very limited information.It looks like the extractor blew out.That means the case did not seal properly in the chamber and pressure got where it should not have. Possibly a hot hand load, case head separation, or something else entirely.The hot load/ barrel obstruction scenario is what is concerning.The damage to the barrel can be addressed two ways, assuming the barrel has no other issues, replace the barrel or set it back and rechamber it.  Both are a fair amount of work.  Replacement, if done correctly will be almost undetectable, setting back will cost less, but the trained collector will probably spot it.The damage to the receiver - A gunsmith will need to decide if its terminal.  I don't see a lot of damage to the actual receiver, but without a through in person inspection we don't know if it was damaged in the incident. The bolt is not shown, but I expect the extractor is missing or at least damaged.  I would guess your looking at replacing the bolt and most of its inner workings.Repairs will be a fair amount of work and expense.If you decide it's not worth repairing and you want to get rid of it at a parts gun price, PM me.</blockquote>