I was talking to my father today and he was asking if I knew armorers or gunsmiths in WA who rebore ball and cap guns. He said he called Redmans Rifling and Reboring in Omak and the guy was a jerk. Told my father he doesn't waste his time and hung up. So, I told I'm I'd ask around and hopefully someone here can point me in the right direction and educate me as well. I live over in the Seattle area, my father lives in Spokane.
My knowledge of his gun is very limited so I apologize for that. I'll try and get more info in the next couple of days and update the post. Here's what he told me, the bore looks like an hourglass as if a previous owner tried to smooth out the groove threads and did a hack job. He's looking to rebore the barrel from a .424 To .433. Any recommendations in the PNW?
My father said he talked to a guy who could put it on a lathe. I'm not sure if that's common practice or even safe. Could someone please educate me on which method(s) are acceptable: reboring, resleeving, or putting it on a lathe. Thank you in advance!
My knowledge of his gun is very limited so I apologize for that. I'll try and get more info in the next couple of days and update the post. Here's what he told me, the bore looks like an hourglass as if a previous owner tried to smooth out the groove threads and did a hack job. He's looking to rebore the barrel from a .424 To .433. Any recommendations in the PNW?
My father said he talked to a guy who could put it on a lathe. I'm not sure if that's common practice or even safe. Could someone please educate me on which method(s) are acceptable: reboring, resleeving, or putting it on a lathe. Thank you in advance!