Patriot barrel

[Teach]

Would anyone know where a person could get a .45cal barrel for a Patriot ?

Cheers Teach.

 

[lonedave]

Teach

There are two on ebay right now if you want to go that route. They come up fairly often, but go for pretty steep prices too.

Dave

 

[xxgrampa]

greetings teach,

the 45 patriot came in two models, the bbls are not interchangeable.

if your stock has a brass nose cap, it is the new model. it has a 1-48 twist. that model is interchangeable with the 36 cal bbl.

if it has no nosecap it is the old model. it has a 1=28 twist. the bbl is not interchangable with the new model.

think the old model with the faster twist is more accurate with low velocity target loads.

good luck and ..ttfn..grampa..

 

[Teach]

Thanks,I'll watch them just for curiosity.

Thanks grampa, I've only ever seen one of the older Patriots, didn't know they were different twist.

Cheers Teach.

 

[renovato]

I have the old model. Here's a picture of it next to a Traditions Trapper. Sorry for the poor picture quality. I like the looks of the new model, but I've never shot one to compare for accuracy. I'd sure love to get a .36 Patriot, but they're as rare as hens teeth apparently.

 

[xxgrampa]

the bbls on e-bay are the new mdls. they are for the stock with the brass nose cap.

..tt,g..

 

[reddog]

My late T/C Patriot pistol barrel measures 8 3/4 inches from the breechplug to the muzzle,(inside the bore), tight patched jag rotates 1/2 turn in length of barrel. considerably faster than 1/48.
left hand rifleing.

 

[renovato]

Until this thread, I didn't realize the barrels were different for the old and new models. Is there a way to tell the difference by looking? I see a lot of barrels go through eBay, but the sellers never mention which model they're for. I had bid a couple times on the new model stock, thinking it would fit my old model parts. I don't need it, but I like the looks of the new model better.

 

[faw3]

"but the sellers never mention which model they're for." After getting a dozen barrels off E butt I'm sure it's cause they dont have a clue. :rotf: Fred :hatsoff:

 

[xxgrampa]

greetings,

yes there is a way to tell. the metal under rib on the old model is shorter. i'll dig out some of my patriots and measure them. will post the lengths.

..ttfn..grampa..

 

[Teach]

One of the barrels on ebay was up to $227 2 hrs before it closed.Missed the final bid.
Thanks for all of your input,I posted this for a friend who has everything except the barrel.
Looks like ebay is his best bet.
Cheers Teach

 

[xxgrampa]

greetings,

finally got around to digging out some of the patriots. didn't measure the 36 but did measure the 45's..

old model 45 bbl. under rib is 4 7/8"

new model 45 bbl. under rib is 4 1/8"

the lug for the wedge is also a diff distance from the muzzle in the old and new.



good luck in finding a bbl. and ..ttfn..grampa..

 

[Teach]

Thanks gramps, good to know.
Cheers teach.