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.44 Cal Smoothbore Barrel

rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited February 2002 in Ask the Experts
I need a .44 smooth bore barrel for a project I'm getting into. Need at least 16" long with any outside specs as I will be turning and fitting it. Anybody have one or know where I might buy one?? Thanks, Robert
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Depends on how he uses it whether it would be in violation of federal law. Whatever he makes with it has to be classified by the BATF as a firearm before he can be in violation of any laws.Making your own firearms is a big grey area, and unless you either use it in a crime or try to sell it, I wouldn't worry about getting in trouble.
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  • rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How about some source info for the barrel? I'm aware of the law concerning barrel length and this has nothing to do with that. I plan to make two pistol bore liners for C&B pistols. Thanks for trying. Robert
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  • rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You are right. I'm a life member of NMLRA and will check next issue of Muzzle Blasts. Also will try Numrich. Thanx agn. Robert
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  • gruntledgruntled Member Posts: 8,218 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dixie Gun Works lists a rifled .45 cal liner.Don't see a smoothbore but it wouldn't hurt to ask. www.dixiegunworks.com
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you're going to have to bore out the barrels anyway, you could also make your own liners by boring out an old barrel. There are people selling rifled liners in the Gun List.
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  • rhmc24rhmc24 Member Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks to all for your interest. Here is more detail. I have a fine Colt C&B revolver with a damaged bore. I plan to bore it out and sleeve it. The original bore has gain twist. I will use another similar revolver as a guide and rifle the sleeve to duplicate the original. I have the know how, experience and equipment to do this. I have barrel material that I can bore out. My request was to find a piece of barrel and avoid the boring and reaming. Many thanks to all who responded. I should have given more info in the beginning and save you the trouble. Robert
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