The barrel length is normally measured as the distance from the end of the muzzle to the front of the breechblock face. Slip a cleaning rod into the assembled gun, mark where it stops and then measure the rod ...
From the photos you have provided (Great photos of the process, BTW)... it looks like your front sight is going to have to be pretty darn tall!
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