Ok, I put this in general because I know more people will see it.
Well I bought a barrel that I wanted from someone and lets say that maintenance was poor. He had a choke stuck in the barrel. Looked to be due to fouling so I figured I can still get it out. After I took a close look I noticed that he must have tried some channel locks or something because of some deep scratches in the barrel. No big deal I will get them out and my plan was to have the barrel dipped. Here is were it goes from bad to worse. I was holding the barrel down against some wood hoping to not put anymore gouges in the metal and I was trying to get the choke out with a pipe wrench. At this point the choke was collateral damage and not a worry of mine. Well apparently I am stronger then I expected and this happened. Does anyone know if a gunsmith could replace this.
Ouch , Mike.
Thanks hoot, My thoughts exactly.
If it wasnt a barrel thats hard to come by I would just have let it go.
What kind of barrel is it?
Thanks,
Clark
Quote from: allaboutshooting on April 19, 2015, 02:31:27 PM
What kind of barrel is it?
Thanks,
Clark
Other than a broke one :TrainWreck1: Ouch
Quote from: allaboutshooting on April 19, 2015, 02:31:27 PM
What kind of barrel is it?
Thanks,
Clark
Winchester 1300 short. 18"
i had a 30" barrel on my brwg a-500g and wanted it cut to 22.5" and custom turkey tube installed.i sent it to carlson's choke tubes.the address is:720 south second street
po box 162
atwood,ks 67730
785-626-3700 or 785-626-3078
they do excellent work and are very reasonable.give them a call. ;)
Toast.
Quote from: Mike Honcho on April 19, 2015, 03:32:31 PM
Toast.
Pretty sure. However it seems to be a cast part and attached the same way that the ramps are attached.
Quote from: mikejd on April 19, 2015, 03:36:23 PM
Quote from: Mike Honcho on April 19, 2015, 03:32:31 PM
Toast.
Pretty sure. However it seems to be a cast part and attached the same way that the ramps are attached.
It's probably silver soldered to the barrel. I'd recommend that you contact John Mann @ Mann & Son Sporting Goods (Since 1946) @ 618.357.2911 and speak to John. He'll be able to tell you if that can be replaced.
Thanks,
Clark
Since you are going to get it dipped finish wont matter.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=winchester+1300+barrel&_sacat=0
With that being weak before you got the barrel and the tube being stuck I would be suspect of what else the barrel has wrong and what type of maintenance or lack there of the poor thing ever had.
Quote from: 10gaugemag on April 19, 2015, 06:25:39 PM
Since you are going to get it dipped finish wont matter.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=winchester+1300+barrel&_sacat=0
With that being weak before you got the barrel and the tube being stuck I would be suspect of what else the barrel has wrong and what type of maintenance or lack there of the poor thing ever had.
I wish it was as easy as Ebay since I spend half my day on there. The 18" winchoke barrel is never around. Other wise I would not have this one. As for the barrel. After I got the choke out and cleaned it up all looks great now. It was simply lack of cleaning. Looks like the gun was put away after a range visit and never used again. He said he didnt care it was stuck because it was a good choke and it was all he needed.
Clark, Thanks for the advice I will give him a shout.
That's sad all it would of took is a little maintenance for that barrel to last a life time. Good luck on getting it fix.
I spoke to both john Mann and loners suggestion of Carlson this morning
Carlsons said that it can be replaced however they did not have the lug that I needed and to call around to see if one can be located.
I guess that's at least hopeful.
Anymore suggestions would be great. I will be calling some of the local smiths in my area.
A good machinst can make you one
Quote from: ol bob on April 20, 2015, 10:37:04 AM
A good machinst can make you one
This ^^^^. It'll probably be the fastest way to a repair. Let us know how you make out.
woodmanarms.com
www.fluid-grafix.com?
Well I have tho guy in NH who is a custom gunbuilder/machinist
who has built a gun for me in the past and his work is excellent.
He is also a downright nice guy. Well I did not think of him until you guys mentioned machinist.
So i reached out to him with my dilemma. I showed him the pics and he said he will machine me a new part
Detention ball and spring and everything. He also said he has a guy who will dip the barrel or entire gun when it is finished. Since i am in a littlr deeper than originally planned i figure i will make it a project gun and dip the whole gun/ sight etc. Here is a link to the builder and the guy who will be dipping.
Now the new dilemma. What camo pattern to choose? HMmmm.
Call Winchester......
That's cool. I'm glad you found a solution. It's likely any other route would cost as much or more. I was around five bills having a 21" barrel built for my BPS.