36 barrel

[combat32]

So I have this barrel I got in a gun deal, about 33 inches, bore looks good, has one rough spot about 3/4 of the way to the breech but I can't see it with bore light.

It seems to be smoothing up using some JB on it, so I am thinkin I would like to build something out of this, my experience thus far is puttin together a CVA Kentucky(that I still own and shoot) many years ago.

I got some skills, but no experience, where should I start? thanks

 

[gunmaker43]

Get yourself a good book on gunmaking first. Along with coming up with an idea of what you want to make. Arkansas ? A late perc. rifle, 1/2 stock, brass or steel trim. Maybe a "Hardware store" type trade rifle. Set triggers, whatever style catches your eye. ...Tom

 

[F.G. Ford]

Hi,
I think, you would be better off selling the barrel to me, and you putting the money to an already shooting gun. :grin:
Perhaps from a pawn shop???
Fred

 

[Katahdin]

What caliber and measurement across the flats????? What country or MFG ???

 

[longcruise]

Not meaning to be a smart a$$, but start by cleaning up the outside of the barrel :haha:

I would go with a simple rifle in the Ohio tradition.

 

[Shifty]

What did that barrel come off of ,what did the Peep look like?

 

[combat32]

Believe it or not I have cleaned it :grin: , no idea what it came from, it was just a barrel when I got it

A halfstock rifle would be cool, guess I need to find a stock first, and a build book would be a good start.Looks like it is 3/8 across the flat

Where is the best place for stocks?

 

[combat32]

Also there are no maker marks on it anywhere, just what looks like a serial number on bottom of the tang.

 

[gunmaker43]

All the BP/ML suppliers have pre-carves & blanks. And ebay has quite a bunch of blanks listed.....

 

[kaintuck]

I would like to see your idea gather steam..... I have done 2 such projects....barrels MUST be used!

I see: a nice SMR , walnut stock? :grin: :hmm:

Marc n tomtom

 

[MSW]

I would like to see your idea gather steam..... I have done 2 such projects....barrels MUST be used!

I see: a nice SMR , walnut stock? :grin: :hmm:

Marc n tomtom

never question the wisdom of a man who listens to his cat.

I agree that a SMR is in the cards for this barrel ... any one of a number of suppliers can provide a stock: I have always been a sucker for a nice bit of figured maple.

good luck with your build - let us know how it turns out, and remember: we love pictures ... lots of pictures...

 

[Birddog6]

Send it to Bobby Hoyt & have the bore cleaned up. Lots of times he can lightly scrape the bore & take out a rough or loose spot. He has done several for me. If not have him bor it to a .36 & all the rifling will be new inside.

Keith Lisle

 

[swathdiver]

It looks very much like a CVA Kentucky barrel, I forgot who made them in Spain.

It's probably 7/8" across the flats with 1:66 rifling and 33 or 33-1/2 inches depending on the year made. .45 or .50 caliber. That one has a cone for firing musket caps.

 

[Zonie]

Ardesa in Spain made most of the CVA imports and currently is supplying Traditions with the guns they sell.