Public Apology

[Packrat]

Recently I sold a ROA to a member od this Forum, It was defective, I did not know this. I bought it site unseen of Gun Broker and them had some shoulder problems so never had a chance to shoot it.
When I became aware of the problem I returned the full purchase price plus $50.00 to cover return postage.

For this I am Truly sorry

Now I have a ROA with a damaged barrel, does anyone know who might be able to replace this barrel?
Would it have any value for parts, as far as I know everything else is ok.

Thanks for any assistance Packrat

 

[russellshaffer]

Just how is the barrel damaged? Maybe it's fixable by the right person. Post some pictures and maybe one of our knowledgeable folks can help.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Recently I sold a ROA to a member od this Forum, It was defective, I did not know this. I bought it site unseen of Gun Broker and them had some shoulder problems so never had a chance to shoot it.
When I became aware of the problem I returned the full purchase price plus $50.00 to cover return postage.

For this I am Truly sorry

Now I have a ROA with a damaged barrel, does anyone know who might be able to replace this barrel?
Would it have any value for parts, as far as I know everything else is ok.

Thanks for any assistance Packrat

Ratting on yourself is sometimes honorable

 

[The Black Tyrone]

Have you tried Ruger?

 

[Whitworth]

Bobby Hoyt might be able to do something for you, wouldn't hurt to ask? Might make an interesting rebarreling project for someone here too. Do a check on Ebay for parts prices, you may be better off breaking it down for parts moneywise. BTW, "You're a good man Charlie Brown"

 

[waarp8nt]

Bill Oglesby of Oglesby & Oglesby is the person / place for the repairs. They have quite a reputation for quality. My friend has taken several Rugers to him over the years.

 

[Packrat]

bump

 

[Packrat]

Bump

 

[Rob M.]

What is an ROA ?

 

[Dave Marsh]

Ruger Old Army

 

[CaptainVane]

Have you tried Ruger?

Ruger hasnt made long time. I seriously doubt they have a fresh barrel. And manufacturers rarely repair. Usually too busy cranking out new product.
Define bad barrel. It can be drilled smooth and re-refiled. Just like boring an engine. Then youd have a weird spec ROA that only going to appeal to a small market.
Start with what is wrong with the barrel. Is the inside junk or cosmetics on the outside?

 

[sethwyo]

How much do you want for it?
Interested in any trades?
Pictures please

 

[Flint.]

Recently I sold a ROA to a member od this Forum, It was defective, I did not know this. I bought it site unseen of Gun Broker and them had some shoulder problems so never had a chance to shoot it.
When I became aware of the problem I returned the full purchase price plus $50.00 to cover return postage.

For this I am Truly sorry

Now I have a ROA with a damaged barrel, does anyone know who might be able to replace this barrel?
Would it have any value for parts, as far as I know everything else is ok.

Thanks for any assistance Packrat

Maybe you could do this:
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/a-little-different-roa.152257/

 

[springfield art]

Just how is the barrel damaged? Maybe it's fixable by the right person. Post some pictures and maybe one of our knowledgeable folks can help.

Good tip.

 

[Winterhawk]

Have you tried Ruger?

Precisely what I would do first. If they won't fix it they may have someone who can. Rebarreling shouldn't be that big of a deal.
~Kees~

 

[2 shots]

call ruger first.

 

[ZUG]

I and some others here want to know what is the issue with the barrel?

 

[Packrat]

The only issue that I am aware of is the barrel, looks to have been fired with some kind of obstruction . I just received it back from the person that i sold it to, have not had a chance to contact Ruger
Action appears fine, cylinder rotates as it should. locks up, trigger works fine I see no other problems and in my opinion, I'm not a gunsmith, I would think nothing of loading it and shooting it now, accuracy, maybe it would go all catty but the barrel is in shootable condition

 

[The Black Tyrone]

Ruger hasnt made long time. I seriously doubt they have a fresh barrel. And manufacturers rarely repair. Usually too busy cranking out new product.
Define bad barrel. It can be drilled smooth and re-refiled. Just like boring an engine. Then youd have a weird spec ROA that only going to appeal to a small market.
Start with what is wrong with the barrel. Is the inside junk or cos metics on the outside?

Ruger hasnt made long time. I seriously doubt they have a fresh barrel. And manufacturers rarely repair. Usually too busy cranking out new product.
Define bad barrel. It can be drilled smooth and re-refiled. Just like boring an engine. Then youd have a weird spec ROA that only going to appeal to a small market.
Start with what is wrong with the barrel. Is the inside junk or cosmetics on the outside?

Capt. Vane,
You are correct, they provide no parts or service for that ROA. As far as manufacturers rarely repairing, I have an unmentionable at Wby right now getting a new barrel and Rugers website does list services such as rebarreling, refinishing, and repair just not on the older models.

 

[Sam squanch]

Now that would be a candidate to make into a legal smoothbore shot revolver!