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Originally Posted by postino
Another option, although more involved and probably more $$$, is to take the 6"/7.65 barrel w/P-08 profile and 're-profile' it...Turn down the taper to 1900 spec, square off the sight base, and notch the blade...It wouldn't be original. and would require blueing, but it might be acceptable for a 'lesser '06 AE'... 
Like some auto racer once said, "There's no substitute for cubic dollars"...  |
I am considering this, as I said above. I didn't want to do it to the Ed barrel because it's original and in really nice shape; it would be just the thing for building a Navy in 7.65. But one with a good bore, but ugly/damaged on the outside could work pretty well for unearthing the pencil profile from within what is presented by a standard P08 configuration. I could do the lathe work, but I'd have to have someone with a mill take down the O,D. of the barrel band, since the sight block sits on it. Refinishing is something the whole gun needs, so doing the barrel along with it would help assure the finish matches everywhere on the pistol.
No problem having one made from scratch out of the Re. 700 .30s Rick says are available, but at this point, most of it would be beyond the reach of my abilities and facilities. If there is a volunteer who could fashion one in the white for me along these lines, and for, say, $200 or less, speak right up, and I'll find one of these old take-offs!