Stevens 67E problem

[jhutch2]

Hi my grandfather recently picked up a Stevens model 67E that he wants to turn into a home defense shotgun. He bought a shorter barrel to replace the 26 or 28 inch one that came with the gun. Can anyone tell me how to remove the barrel as it seems to be a press-fit from the factory. Any helpful tips are appreciated.

 

[Lazy D]

Cut down would be cheaper

I believe they are silver soldiered in. I had one last week a guy wanted parkerized. After blasting and parkerizing it there was a small area around the ejection port that would not take the finish. It was a small amount of silver soldier. A good smith can just cut the barrel to length, face it off and even put in screw in chokes for the expense of removal and replacement of the new barrel. I like the guns they do got a heavy barrel.

I have not examined a replacement barrel. Does it have threads on it?

 

[James K]

IIRC, the barrels are screwed in, but in any case they are not intended to be removable without special equipment. Changing barrels would be a gunsmith job. I agree on simply cutting down the existing barrel.

Jim