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zinj · January 8, 2009, 12:50 AM

I am just entering the surplus firearms arena, and am interesting in how pitting in the bore effects accuracy and function. I know what a "mirror" bore looks like, but how does one differentiate between a "frosted," "pitted," and "sewer pipe" barrel?

I was inspecting an Egyptian FN49 today and saw that the last few inches of the barrel were fairly corroded. Is the going to result in a drastic loss in accuracy?

January 8, 2009, 12:50 AM	#1
zinj Member Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: Chicagoish - Love the museums, hate the rest Posts: 66	Bore Corrosion I am just entering the surplus firearms arena, and am interesting in how pitting in the bore effects accuracy and function. I know what a "mirror" bore looks like, but how does one differentiate between a "frosted," "pitted," and "sewer pipe" barrel? I was inspecting an Egyptian FN49 today and saw that the last few inches of the barrel were fairly corroded. Is the going to result in a drastic loss in accuracy?