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Naphtali
10-30-2018, 01:36 PM
I'm trying to identify a maker of 12 gauge slug barrels and/or barrel blanks. E. R. Shaw has barrel blanks advertised on their web site. But I received a reply to my purchase query that Shaw ceased manufacture several years ago. So I'm back to square one - locating a source. It would be pleasant to identify a maker who also offers chambering-fitting to receiver as an additional cost item, but this would be the cherry atop my hot fudge sundae.

With the knowledge that several states and [more] shotgun-only hunting areas occur throughout the country, finding barrels and/or barrel blanks should not be as difficult as it appears to be. My Internet searches show many slug shotguns for sale but, so far, not what I seek.

I've even considered buying slug gun just to acquire its barrel. I've ruled this out because such a fitted barrel is much less likely to fit my receiver. And it may be a total loss by its barrel shank having too small a diameter.

So . . . 12 gauge slug barrel blanks?

bdicki
10-30-2018, 03:10 PM
What receiver?

pietro
10-30-2018, 03:29 PM
What receiver?


+1 - IME, most (not all, like early Ithaca Model 37's) pump & auto-loading shotguns with QD barrels don't usually require any special fitting beyond a simple barrel switch.



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243winxb
10-30-2018, 04:07 PM
http://www.hastingsbarrels.com/ May not be available??? Did have blanks. Special order??

Naphtali
10-30-2018, 10:19 PM
The receiver is Winchester 1897 solid frame, circa 1920s. Please refrain from identifying problems that could be associated with this older shotgun. I've discussed them with myself and decided that I still wanted this specific model of this specific shotgun rendered as a slug gun. I like the gun and the action. For me, that's sufficient reason.

Texas by God
10-31-2018, 05:07 PM
Barreled and chambered correctly, that old 97 will be a great 12 gauge rifle. Good luck with your project.


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bdicki
10-31-2018, 05:10 PM
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/587360
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/category/barrels/shotgun-barrels-2/winchester/97-solid-chinese

Iowa Fox
11-10-2018, 02:26 PM
The receiver is Winchester 1897 solid frame, circa 1920s. Please refrain from identifying problems that could be associated with this older shotgun. I've discussed them with myself and decided that I still wanted this specific model of this specific shotgun rendered as a slug gun. I like the gun and the action. For me, that's sufficient reason.

I've killed a lot of deer with my 97 and home cast Lyman slugs. Mine is older than 1920 and has killed a lot of everything this state has to offer. I bought it from a guy at work in 1969 for $25.00 I had only been home from the army a few months and just married. There is just something about thumbing the hammer back on an old Winny (Rifle or Shotgun) for the shot that gives me a rush.