CedarGrove357
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Several years ago I picked up a .38-55 26" octagon barrel, outer magazine tube and fore end in anticipation of finding a 1894 Winchester I could convert with a gunsmith friend of mine. Well, the host gun never materialized, therefore the parts collected dust.
I am now in gunsmith school and have a full spectrum of machinery at my disposal. I've been eyeing this barrel and wondering what could be done to make it functional, but I keep missing the mark. I thought about a .375 Winchester rechamber, but after research, 86'd that idea.
I am not opposed to changing the chambering, cutting the tenon off and re threading for a different receiver, or making my own custom receiver. I would even consider re profiling the barrel for a different stock option. I do not believe a remington 700, weatherby, or winchester 77 receiver would work as its turned now.
What is your opinion on a .38 caliber cartridge which I could use as a project gun? If I can't figure out something to do, then these parts will most likely wind up in the for sale bin.
All the Best~
I am now in gunsmith school and have a full spectrum of machinery at my disposal. I've been eyeing this barrel and wondering what could be done to make it functional, but I keep missing the mark. I thought about a .375 Winchester rechamber, but after research, 86'd that idea.
I am not opposed to changing the chambering, cutting the tenon off and re threading for a different receiver, or making my own custom receiver. I would even consider re profiling the barrel for a different stock option. I do not believe a remington 700, weatherby, or winchester 77 receiver would work as its turned now.
What is your opinion on a .38 caliber cartridge which I could use as a project gun? If I can't figure out something to do, then these parts will most likely wind up in the for sale bin.
All the Best~