Bulging barrels?

Vlim · 04-24-2005, 11:08 AM

Hi,

I recently had a 1970's Mauser Parabellum in .30 luger refitted with a fresh barrel, after a reloading mishap. Bought it in this damaged state (with bulged barrel) from the first owner. Found an original factory barrel (which was a bit of a challenge in itself) and had it refitted and reproofed in Germany. As this was all meant as a project and very much labour of love by those who worked on it, the cost was reasonable (300-ish euro), but not cheap. If done completely commercially, costs would have grown above the 500 euro mark...

I guess refitting an original P08 is actually easier than reworking a post-war one, but I would only buy one as a bit of a project, not as an economical solution. Usually the finished product costs more than a decent, working shooter.

But then again, I like to see things come back to live again. Part of the fun and a bit of a sentimental side of me I guess

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04-24-2005, 11:08 AM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, I recently had a 1970's Mauser Parabellum in .30 luger refitted with a fresh barrel, after a reloading mishap. Bought it in this damaged state (with bulged barrel) from the first owner. Found an original factory barrel (which was a bit of a challenge in itself) and had it refitted and reproofed in Germany. As this was all meant as a project and very much labour of love by those who worked on it, the cost was reasonable (300-ish euro), but not cheap. If done completely commercially, costs would have grown above the 500 euro mark... I guess refitting an original P08 is actually easier than reworking a post-war one, but I would only buy one as a bit of a project, not as an economical solution. Usually the finished product costs more than a decent, working shooter. But then again, I like to see things come back to live again. Part of the fun and a bit of a sentimental side of me I guess