Barrel replacement services update!

Ron Wood · 04-28-2014, 11:43 PM

Looks like you have the process well in hand. One small suggestion is to make the turned down portion of the barrel just a hair longer than the bored out barrel band. Then it will stand a bit proud of the band when assembled and make crowning a bit easier. I have also heard that folks that perform this joining will peen the end of the barrel which makes the seam just about invisible when the crown is machined. I like the looks of what you have done. To me, a 3-inch barrel is just about perfect for a Baby.

04-28-2014, 11:43 PM	#25
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,121 Thanked 5,287 Times in 1,728 Posts	Looks like you have the process well in hand. One small suggestion is to make the turned down portion of the barrel just a hair longer than the bored out barrel band. Then it will stand a bit proud of the band when assembled and make crowning a bit easier. I have also heard that folks that perform this joining will peen the end of the barrel which makes the seam just about invisible when the crown is machined. I like the looks of what you have done. To me, a 3-inch barrel is just about perfect for a Baby. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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