Barrel replacement services update!

[Ron Wood]

Looks like you have the process well in hand. One small suggestion is to make the turned down portion of the barrel just a hair longer than the bored out barrel band. Then it will stand a bit proud of the band when assembled and make crowning a bit easier. I have also heard that folks that perform this joining will peen the end of the barrel which makes the seam just about invisible when the crown is machined. I like the looks of what you have done. To me, a 3-inch barrel is just about perfect for a Baby.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

Looks like you have the process well in hand.

This part is the easy part. Getting the front sight at 12:00 o'clock is the hard part.

I made the two sections equal wall thickness. Be kind of hard to peen. The stub does stick out a bit, not much, but this was just to get a feel for it...Sticking out would give the solder a place to start flow, too...

I may not shorten a carbine, however...It may be more fun to make a short fore end for an artillery...