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Old October 30, 2013, 02:54 PM   #1
Doc Hoy
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Join Date: October 24, 2008
Location: Naples, Fl
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Got some new parts...

....for my latest trapdoor carbine.

This is the rifle that started out as a parts rifle from a gun show. The bore was quite pitted even after cutting off the last ten inches.

So I went shopping around for a replacement barrel on the evil bay and GB.

Finally came up with a rifle length barrel with a receiver, complete breach block and breach plug for 150.00 plus shipping.

I was concerned about the bore which the seller described as poor to fair.

Absolutely not! This bore is quite good with no pitting. Little roughness in the finish but I doubt that will have much of an effect on the shooting qualities. Externally the barrel has a nice brown patina which I may try to preserve.

The original barrel on the rifle (the one I am replacing) shoots quite well given its condition. I am hoping the new barrel improves the performance.

The front sight was taken off and the barrel was rough filed but that makes no difference since the last ten inches of the barrel is coming off of this one too.

When it is finished, this may be the best of the trapdoors I have.
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