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Cabinfever · March 6, 2008, 02:59 AM

I recently picked up a O/U Spanish shotgun at auction. after receiving it I noticed a bulge in the lower barrel near the choke. Can this be repaired?

BigJimP · March 6, 2008, 04:41 PM

Maybe - but its doubtful. It depends on a lot of factors - but at the very least you should have the gun checked by a qualified gunsmith before you fire it to make sure the barrel is sound. As far as taking the bulge out - I'd recommend you speak to Briley Mfg in Texas - maybe send them a photo - and get their opinon.

How much did you pay for the gun / whats its current market value ( with no bulge ? ). Unless its at least $2 - $5 K I doubt it will be worth fixing.

Hawg Haggen · March 6, 2008, 09:04 PM

If it's near the choke and still patterns good I wouldn't worry about it. There's not much pressure there. Now if it was near the chamber it would be a different story.

Ruger4570 · March 6, 2008, 10:10 PM

There may also be the option of cutting off the bad part and having screw in chokes added. It depends on how short it will be and if still legal.

Cabinfever · March 6, 2008, 11:30 PM

I was thinking about cutting the barrel and installing screw in chokes. That may be the way I go. When measuring the barrel length on a O/U, do you include, or subtract the chamber length?

Hawg Haggen · March 7, 2008, 07:40 AM

Include.

**hogdogs** · March 7, 2008, 10:35 AM

I understand you drop a dowel down an unloaded barrel for meas. so include...
Brent

March 6, 2008, 02:59 AM	#1
Cabinfever Junior Member Join Date: February 26, 2008 Posts: 7	Options I recently picked up a O/U Spanish shotgun at auction. after receiving it I noticed a bulge in the lower barrel near the choke. Can this be repaired?

March 6, 2008, 09:04 PM	#3
Hawg Haggen Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 10,381	If it's near the choke and still patterns good I wouldn't worry about it. There's not much pressure there. Now if it was near the chamber it would be a different story. __________________ http://blackpowdertimes.com/index.php

March 7, 2008, 07:40 AM	#6
Hawg Haggen Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 10,381	Include. __________________ http://blackpowdertimes.com/index.php

March 6, 2008, 04:41 PM	#2
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 10,048	Maybe - but its doubtful. It depends on a lot of factors - but at the very least you should have the gun checked by a qualified gunsmith before you fire it to make sure the barrel is sound. As far as taking the bulge out - I'd recommend you speak to Briley Mfg in Texas - maybe send them a photo - and get their opinon. How much did you pay for the gun / whats its current market value ( with no bulge ? ). Unless its at least $2 - $5 K I doubt it will be worth fixing.

March 6, 2008, 10:10 PM	#4
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	There may also be the option of cutting off the bad part and having screw in chokes added. It depends on how short it will be and if still legal.

March 6, 2008, 11:30 PM	#5
Cabinfever Junior Member Join Date: February 26, 2008 Posts: 7	I was thinking about cutting the barrel and installing screw in chokes. That may be the way I go. When measuring the barrel length on a O/U, do you include, or subtract the chamber length?

March 7, 2008, 10:35 AM	#7
hogdogs Staff Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 10,720	I understand you drop a dowel down an unloaded barrel for meas. so include... Brent