1923 Broomhandle 30cal Thoughts

[LugerMan.com]

Originally Posted by ripcord810

Found a 1923 Broomhandle for sale about 3.5 hrs away. He is only asking $750 so I am thinking it might be worth the drive. Just wondering your thoughts on this one.

$650 will be a better price for it,

But even at $750 it's a good project.

Restored with relined bore that gun can bring $1200-$1400 and another $300 with wood stock.

Make sure to reline the bore if it's bad, do not shoot it with bad bore and replace the springs like your life depends on it.

It does need another $600-$700 to make it look like new again.
But it can be done.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by LugerMan.com

Make sure to reline the bore if it's bad, do not shoot it with bad bore...

Eugene -

Who do you recommend to reline 7.63 barrel???

[LugerMan.com]

Originally Posted by postino

Eugene -

Who do you recommend to reline 7.63 barrel???

I can do it in to 30 Mauser or 9mm Luger... but you will have to wait for 3 month before I get to it.

I tried several services before i started doing my own, but no one using the alloy to hold the liner in place, everyone i tried using epoxy and it did not hold up to any use, in my tests.

I make a step in the chamber of the original barrel and make a liner with the step as well, then i seat it with an alloy similar to alloys used in pluming, but more heat resistant.

Downside is , you may see finish discoloration on the outside of the barrel. That is why i mostly do it before restoration of the finish.

Not a very hard job if you have the tools for it.

If you searching for someone else to do it, ask them if they use epoxy or alloy to hold the liners.

And ask them about the step in the chamber aria,
I have seen liners moving under stress if there is no shoulder in the chamber.