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paddywhacked777 · December 28, 2011, 09:46 PM

I was recently cleaning out my grandmother's basement when i happened across an old breakaway 12 ga that was in some serious need of love. Couldn't find any manufacturer or proof marks, only a five digit serial number stamped on the barrel and behind the trigger on the receiver (43351). What started out as a simple stock swap has turned into a full tune up and rebluing of the exposed metal. Problem is, after removing all the wood, i can't figure out how to remove the barrel from the receiver. It seems to be attached by a screw, fitted into a slotted channel, with a piece of metal wedged into the head of the screw. Shoddy description, i know. Pics will follow as soon as i get them uploaded. Any help with identification or help with the barrel removal would be appreciated.

1st sn and the pin/screw i mentioned

2nd sn

December 28, 2011, 09:46 PM	#1
paddywhacked777 Junior Member Join Date: December 28, 2011 Posts: 10	old breakaway 12 ga. found in basement I was recently cleaning out my grandmother's basement when i happened across an old breakaway 12 ga that was in some serious need of love. Couldn't find any manufacturer or proof marks, only a five digit serial number stamped on the barrel and behind the trigger on the receiver (43351). What started out as a simple stock swap has turned into a full tune up and rebluing of the exposed metal. Problem is, after removing all the wood, i can't figure out how to remove the barrel from the receiver. It seems to be attached by a screw, fitted into a slotted channel, with a piece of metal wedged into the head of the screw. Shoddy description, i know. Pics will follow as soon as i get them uploaded. Any help with identification or help with the barrel removal would be appreciated. 1st sn and the pin/screw i mentioned 2nd sn Last edited by paddywhacked777; December 28, 2011 at 10:23 PM.