Barrel question

Tuna · 03-14-2009, 10:53 PM

Thank you for the information. If the barrel was really good I would keep it as it is but like a lot of older firearms used with corrosive ammo and not properly cleaned there is quite a bit of pitting and and the rifling is worn down.

sheepherder · 03-15-2009, 08:00 AM

FWIW, I would think that just buying a repro barrel would be cheaper...I'm guessing disassembly would be required, too...You didn't mention if it was a commercial or military Luger, or whether the original barrel was an heirloon or valuable for sentimental reasons...if so, it can also be relined in the original 30 caliber, although you'll need a good gunsmith to do it...sadly, like everything else, most gunsmiths these days are just parts changers...all the real smiths are retired or passed on...

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03-14-2009, 10:53 PM	#1
Tuna User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you for the information. If the barrel was really good I would keep it as it is but like a lot of older firearms used with corrosive ammo and not properly cleaned there is quite a bit of pitting and and the rifling is worn down.

03-15-2009, 08:00 AM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	FWIW, I would think that just buying a repro barrel would be cheaper...I'm guessing disassembly would be required, too...You didn't mention if it was a commercial or military Luger, or whether the original barrel was an heirloon or valuable for sentimental reasons...if so, it can also be relined in the original 30 caliber, although you'll need a good gunsmith to do it...sadly, like everything else, most gunsmiths these days are just parts changers...all the real smiths are retired or passed on...