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Unread 04-12-2015, 06:32 PM   #1
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Sadly, this otherwise very nice looking, and reasonably priced, DHE has a barrel "hump". I tried to explain to the seller that it is a bulge, but he insists its not. In any event, looking at the location of the bulge, being right about where the pressure curve spikes, does anyone think it can be safely repaired?

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Unread 04-12-2015, 06:58 PM   #2
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Sadly, this otherwise very nice looking, and reasonably priced, DHE has a barrel "hump". I tried to explain to the seller that it is a bulge, but he insists its not. In any event, looking at the location of the bulge, being right about where the pressure curve spikes, does anyone think it can be safely repaired?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=477657533
IMHO, only by replacing the entire tube or mono blocing the set. Or briley tubes in 20 ga. First two options are cost prohibitive unless the gun is of a much higher grade or has irreplaceable heritage or sentiment.
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It certainly looks like a bulge from where I sit.

I would consult an expert on barrels before I would condemn the gun. Certainly the cost to repair the barrel should deducted from the sell price of the gun.
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This gun could be potential trouble.

I highly doubt if Parker ever made a gun with a barrel "hump". What others observe is what it most likely is: a bulge. The fact that it can't be seen from inside indicates that the barrels have probably been excessively honed inside to "remove" the bulge. This obviously means greatly reduced wall thickness.

I'd say it's a gun in need of new barrels. And a lower price.
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I can't believe a bulge that big can't be seen from the inside.
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The seller probably didn't take the time to look properly. Just a glimpse at light.
That is certainly a bulge. Kirk Merrington should inspect these. He is the foremost barrel expert I know.
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I think the only way I would be comfortable with those barrels is if Kirk Merrington had them in hand and gave an evaluation. He would know if they could be saved.
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Oh yeah, that hump is supposed to be there. Only in one tube though. Much like the "Purdy Bump". lol.

I am sure the barrels could be repaired. But it would involve taking them apart, and mechanically removing the bulge which might end up stretching the tube some.

I know someone who had the old Lefever Arms operation do this exact work before with great success.
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I'd pass on that one. Too many nice guns out there to mess with a problem.
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For that price... Yes. It will sit.

I also messaged him letting him know that is bump in a bulge that should be VERY noticable inside the bore.
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