Install Bohler Stahl 6" barrel?

Quentin · 04-25-2007, 11:57 AM

In 1977 I bought a 6" Luger replacement barrel from Sherwood Distributors, Inc. The barrel is marked BOHLER STAHL MADE IN AUSTRIA and is not blued. It appears to be of good quality and a little Googling shows the manufacturer is respected and has been making barrels a long time.

Back then I'd planned to replace the original 4" barrel on my shooter but with a busy life never got to it so the new barrel ended up in a box of parts, fortunately oiled and wrapped in a plastic bag with the receipt...

Now I'm thinking of getting a decent receiver and having the barrel blued and installed. Reading Lugers at Random, the short receiver chamber area is 47/64th" and the long receiver is 52/64" and careful measurement shows this barrel does indeed fit the short receiver as I'd hoped.

I want to have a complete 6" upper to interchange with the 4" barrel/receiver on the Luger.

Are receivers in fair to good condition available or am I dead in the water? Thanks for any opinions or advice!

04-25-2007, 11:57 AM	#1
Quentin User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NorthWest USA Posts: 124 Thanks: 59 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Install Bohler Stahl 6" barrel? In 1977 I bought a 6" Luger replacement barrel from Sherwood Distributors, Inc. The barrel is marked BOHLER STAHL MADE IN AUSTRIA and is not blued. It appears to be of good quality and a little Googling shows the manufacturer is respected and has been making barrels a long time. Back then I'd planned to replace the original 4" barrel on my shooter but with a busy life never got to it so the new barrel ended up in a box of parts, fortunately oiled and wrapped in a plastic bag with the receipt... Now I'm thinking of getting a decent receiver and having the barrel blued and installed. Reading Lugers at Random, the short receiver chamber area is 47/64th" and the long receiver is 52/64" and careful measurement shows this barrel does indeed fit the short receiver as I'd hoped. I want to have a complete 6" upper to interchange with the 4" barrel/receiver on the Luger. Are receivers in fair to good condition available or am I dead in the water? Thanks for any opinions or advice!