Installing & $$ an M38 'in the white' barrel?

[Steiner]

Ok, I don't know much about barrels. I found an new M38 Swedish 'in the white' barrel' (I don't know what that means ). I would like to get one of these barrels to install into my M38. Is there great costs associated to having this done by a gunsmith? What does 'in the white' mean? Thanks guys.

 

[MD]

I could use one of those. Where'd you get it?

I have one of those rare Swede M38s that is inaccurate too.

 

[Gibbs505]

This 'in the white' means that it has not been treated for protection. I.E. parkerised etc.

 

[SuperCub]

What does 'in the white' mean?

ITW (In The White) ....... Means the bbl has not been blued yet and is the original colour of the steel.



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[Steiner]

Thanks for defining 'in the white' for me. Now, 2ndly, is it going to cost alot to get a gunsmith to install the barrel - it's already threaded.

 

[762nato]

Should be fairly inexpensive, remove the old barrel and install and headspace the new one, will be more if you want the smith to finish the barrel.

Andy

 

[Splatter]

I would think you'd be looking at about 100 bux.
Any gunsmiths in your area?

 

[tiriaq]

Installing the barrel is the first step and not particularly complicated. Remove the original, install the new one, make sure the gap between the barrel face and bolt is correct, and adjust headspace. Wouldn't even be an hour's work. The sights will have to be installed on the new barrel, and then it will have to be blued. This could take more time than breeching the barrel. You may find that the cost of the barrel, plus the 'smithing may exceed the value of a Swede with a not so hot original barrel, and when you are finished, the rifle should be a fine shooter, but may be worth less than a fine original rifle.

 

[Steiner]

Thanks guys. I'll get to gunsmith in my area after New Year's and find out what cost I'm looking at.