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Thread: Bubbaed Barrel repair

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    Doing these things to a rifle for a friend is very satisfying.

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    And next...

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    Today's work.
    Because the builder had filed the hole for the Wedge bigger to get it to fit.
    I made New inlays and recessed them into the stock so they are easier on your hand when the gun is fired.
    Now the wedge holds the barrel down snug and the wedge doesn't fall out.

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    Sorry, couldn't get the pics done quick enough. Next ones.

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    A couple of days ago,
    I redid the dovetail for the modified rear sight.
    Then I cut the dovetail for the front sight now that I shortened the barrel.
    I then shortened and remounted the under barrel rib and thimbles.
    Now the thimbles are for a 7/16" ramrod.
    The stock is drilled for a 3/8" ramrod.
    Since the stock was Bubba'ed so much in the barrel channel, I decided not to drill out the stock for a 7/16" ramrod.
    To save the owner money , and not have to order and buy new thimbles , I put in some brass tubing soldered into the thimbles to bring them down to 3/8" inside diameter.
    I also mounted the thimbles to the under rib with 6/48 screws and mounted the under rib to the barrel with 3 - 6/48 screws.
    The rifle is coming along.
    Next week when I get back into town.
    I am going to build the test stand to proof test the barrel now that it is complete , except for Re browning it.
    And I will start Refitting the Poorly fit curved butt plate to the stock.
    Last edited by LAGS; 05-26-2022 at 09:23 PM.

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    Yay!

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    I got back in town , and now am working on the rifle again.
    I will be working on re fitting the butt plate to the stock.
    I finished up a cradle I made for proof testing the barrel.
    Hopefully I will have a chance to get to the range and proof test it.
    Once Proofed , I will then start working on the metal finishes.

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    This is great stuff. You’re quite a craftsman LAGS… and a very good friend.

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    And more pics!

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    Has there ever been a restoration so carefully chronicled...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodnbow View Post
    This is great stuff. You’re quite a craftsman LAGS… and a very good friend.
    Yes, and yes he is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by armoredman View Post

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    I am assuming (and we all know how dangerous that is ) that the jig is for holding the barrel tight while filing slots for sights and things of that nature. What are the two levers by the tang for?
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    This is a great thread! Onward and upward, great work. The proofing fixture is very neat.

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    The Levers are the Lock.
    Home made for sure.
    But it is only for firing the barrel from a distance with a long string.
    I made a testing cradle for my Thompson's very similar .
    But this rifle was left handed and a totally different tang set up.
    @sasquatch 1
    I guess One could use this jig for other barrel work like you said.
    Like maybe drilling the barrel , or installing the sight dovetails.
    But I have my barrel vise with wood blocks that I use to hold the barrel for some of that work.
    But thank you.
    It may give others a home made suggestion for something they can make and not have to buy all the professional tools since they don't do a lot of work like I do.
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    The Levers are the Lock.
    Home made for sure.
    But it is only for firing the barrel from a distance with a long string.
    I made a testing cradle for my Thompson's very similar .
    But this rifle was left handed and a totally different tang set up.

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    Now that you have explained it, I can see how it works. Nice setup.
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    As it stands right now,
    The plan is to Proof Test the barrel this Friday.
    Hopefully we can post some pictures of that happening.
    I am sure there are a few of you , who want to see how this is done.
    And I bet you have a barrel sitting around that you would want to proof test it before shooting it from your shoulder.
    One note.
    Proof testing the barrel with a double load of powder , and double the load of boolits or balls , in a very HEAVY load.
    It can be very hard on the stock.
    That is why I opt to Proof Test the barrel on a Cradle without a stock.
    I don't want to end up with a barrel that will hold up to the test , and crack the stock in the testing.
    Last edited by LAGS; 06-06-2022 at 02:27 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LAGS View Post
    You can't miss what they probably looked like.
    They had a Pistol Grip stock shaped like a Kentucky Pistol.
    And a flash suppressor.
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    Would love to see the proof testing pictures.

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    The barrel did get proof tested today.
    The barrel held up fine.
    Now it is time to start prepping the metal for bluing and sand the stock for refinishing.

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    Pictures? Pictures you say? How about video?
    https://youtu.be/DJLcKGfSSSA

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