What do I do now?

chadintex · May 1, 2000, 11:52 PM

Well, as some of you know, I bought an Ishapore Enfield in the "Jungle" configuration a few months ago. When I bought it it was packed in cosmoline and looked pretty good. I was finally able to clean it up and take it to the range this weekend. When I fired it, I had to hammer the bolt back to get the casing to eject. Upon further inspection I found that the front of the chamber is corroded pretty bad. What do I do now? It has been way too long to return it and other than this problem I really like this rifle. Can anything be done? Your help would really be appreciated.

blades67 · May 2, 2000, 01:57 AM

You can have a gunsmith rebarrel it for you.

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chadintex · May 2, 2000, 02:47 PM

That's what I thought. Now I have to find a new .308 barrel. I was hoping there would be another way though.

Art Eatman · May 2, 2000, 03:27 PM

1. You might repost this to the "Smithy".

2. A gunsmith could clean up the chamber with a reamer, and set the barrel back one turn for headspace. (I'm assuming the corrosion is, as you said, in the chamber, and not in the barrel.)

Best luck, Art

Schmit · May 2, 2000, 05:16 PM

EVERYONE INTO THE TRANSPORTER!

SPOCK... BEAM US UP TO THE SMITHY!

**Bud Helms** · May 2, 2000, 06:46 PM

Some Moderators know how to get into this and some don't. Der Schmitster definitely does!

George Stringer · May 2, 2000, 08:38 PM

Chad, Art has the right idea. If you'd like you can e-mail me and we can talk options and prices. George

James K · May 2, 2000, 10:36 PM

Before rebarrelling, I think I would try a polish job on the chamber. Use a wooden dowel with a slit in it and a strip of fine (400 grit) emery paper through the slit and wrapped around the dowel. Push the dowel into the chamber and rotate it. This may work if there is only a moderate amount of corrosion, and it can't hurt much if you are thinking of rebarrelling anyway.

Jim

chadintex · May 3, 2000, 04:57 PM

Thanks for the advice guys, I will try what Jim suggested and then I will take it from there. George, if this idea doesn't work then I will definetly e-mail you.

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May 1, 2000, 11:52 PM	#1
chadintex Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1999 Location: SE OK Posts: 398	Well, as some of you know, I bought an Ishapore Enfield in the "Jungle" configuration a few months ago. When I bought it it was packed in cosmoline and looked pretty good. I was finally able to clean it up and take it to the range this weekend. When I fired it, I had to hammer the bolt back to get the casing to eject. Upon further inspection I found that the front of the chamber is corroded pretty bad. What do I do now? It has been way too long to return it and other than this problem I really like this rifle. Can anything be done? Your help would really be appreciated.

May 2, 2000, 01:57 AM	#2
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	You can have a gunsmith rebarrel it for you. ------------------ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

May 2, 2000, 02:47 PM	#3
chadintex Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1999 Location: SE OK Posts: 398	That's what I thought. Now I have to find a new .308 barrel. I was hoping there would be another way though.

May 2, 2000, 03:27 PM	#4
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	1. You might repost this to the "Smithy". 2. A gunsmith could clean up the chamber with a reamer, and set the barrel back one turn for headspace. (I'm assuming the corrosion is, as you said, in the chamber, and not in the barrel.) Best luck, Art

May 2, 2000, 05:16 PM	#5
Schmit Staff Alumnus Join Date: March 11, 1999 Location: Masquito infested flatlands of Mid-FL Posts: 1,857	EVERYONE INTO THE TRANSPORTER! SPOCK... BEAM US UP TO THE SMITHY!

May 2, 2000, 06:46 PM	#6
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	Some Moderators know how to get into this and some don't. Der Schmitster definitely does!

May 2, 2000, 08:38 PM	#7
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Chad, Art has the right idea. If you'd like you can e-mail me and we can talk options and prices. George

May 2, 2000, 10:36 PM	#8
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Before rebarrelling, I think I would try a polish job on the chamber. Use a wooden dowel with a slit in it and a strip of fine (400 grit) emery paper through the slit and wrapped around the dowel. Push the dowel into the chamber and rotate it. This may work if there is only a moderate amount of corrosion, and it can't hurt much if you are thinking of rebarrelling anyway. Jim

May 3, 2000, 04:57 PM	#9
chadintex Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1999 Location: SE OK Posts: 398	Thanks for the advice guys, I will try what Jim suggested and then I will take it from there. George, if this idea doesn't work then I will definetly e-mail you. ------------------ Beware the three D's: The dumb, drunk, and deranged. [email protected]