1884 trapdoor needs barrel reline

[smkummer]

Anyone here had a trapdoor barrel relined? Looking for someone that will preform the work on this original Springfield. thanks ahead of time.

[MtGun44]

The only reline for a trapdoor that I ever saw was the original conversions from .58 rifled
muskets. The only original one I saw had a damaged muzzle area where the liner was
separated, not sure if it was faulty gunsmithing or some sort of mechanical damage.

Best of luck.

Bill

[no-horse]

call bob hoyt,642-6696 that is what he does

[StrawHat]

The nice thing about the 45-70 Trapdoor is that a rebarrel is fairly easy. Easy enough it may be cheaper than a reline. You could also check for original barrels here.

http://www.trapdoorcollector.com/

or

http://www.trapdoors.com/

Let us know how it works out.

[chuckbuster]

Check with High Plains Reboring and Barrels, Norm Johnson, He usually has an ad in RIFLE Magazine.

He did an old stevens for my Bro-in-Law, came out pretty good.

[scb]

If your talking about an original length trapdoor barrel I think you may have trouble finding someone willing to re-line it due to the relatively thin barrel wall at the muzzle. My 2¢.

[jim smith]

Like no-horse says, bobby hoyt is the man. he has re-lined Springfields, Zouaves, smith carbines, Henry and much more. He also stands by his work. jim

[John Taylor]

I have done a few. Get a liner from T.J.'s, I think he is the only one with a three groove liner. I have a three groove liner in stock but not sure how long it is. I can also get a three groove barrel if you want to go that way. Did one for myself.

[smkummer]

I am asking for a buddy. We have Bob Boyd and Mike Sayers of KY and will check tomorrow on pricing and scheduling. John Taylor, I sent you a PM.