I have a Husky 38 that had to have it's barrel shortened about 1 1/2" due to muzzle and crown damage.I have a military stock and hardware on the way as it was previously sportered but not D+T. Should I get the end of the barrel machined down to re-install the front sight band and sight to make it serviceable or just but a new barrel from Trade-ex? The rifle was given to me from a deceased hunting partner's brother.So there is sentimental value here.I realize with the shortened barrel a bayonet won't fit.Only other part I need is a stock disc if anyone has a spare to aprt with.The rest of the barrel looks minty.Smithwork was quoted at $75- $100 for the old barrel.
Swedish 38 mauser restoration
- Thread starter mbogo3
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me too
May cost you more at the end but you will have a nice little rifle with a new barrel !
The sights will also have to be mounted, and the barrel blued. The sights are sweat soldered to the barrel.
TEC lists the barrels as short chambered, but it has been reported here that these barrels have been installed without the need for adjusting headspace.
So, maybe, maybe not.
TEC lists the barrels as short chambered, but it has been reported here that these barrels have been installed without the need for adjusting headspace.
So, maybe, maybe not.
The crown was oval[threaded for blank firing device] and pitted .Looks like over zealous cleaning rod damage/neglect.Might be best to just install a new barrel.Will I need a smith with a reamer in 6.5x55? Any smiths in Western Canada recomended for this type of restoration as sights will also need re-soldered in the correct location?I can remover the rear sight/sleeve.
