What can I do?

WayBeau · 05-02-2012, 10:18 AM

I have a Trojan 16 that looks good for seeing its fair share of duck blinds and dove fields. The finish on the wood and barrels seems (to my untrained/experienced eye) to be 80-90% at least. I've never shot this gun as it was passed down to me from my father, who got it from my grandfather, who undoubtedly got it from my great-grandfather. The end of the barrel is where the problems arise. There is a small, maybe 1mm, 'dent' in one of the barrels and the bead is gone.

The dent is of an outward nature in the very end of the barrel and could probably be classified more as a gouge (like it was dropped onto a sharp corner or something).

So what can I do to fix these 'defects'? I'd like to get this fixed if possible.

Thanks.

Bill Murphy · 05-02-2012, 10:33 AM

Where are you located?

Opening Day · 05-02-2012, 10:53 AM

Take a photo of it, this does not sound too bad, but we need to see photos of the barrel.

WayBeau · 05-02-2012, 11:19 AM

I'm located in Virginia. I'll try to get a good picture of the barrel when I get home tonight.

WayBeau · 05-10-2012, 01:12 PM

Here are some pics of the gun, in particular the damage to the barrel. Let me know what you all think my options for repair might be.

Ed Blake · 05-10-2012, 02:07 PM

Where in Virginia? I think that is an easy fix if I am seeing it correctly. Slip a mandrel in the muzzle and with a small hammer (brass?), tap the crease down.

WayBeau · 05-10-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Blake

Where in Virginia? I think that is an easy fix if I am seeing it correctly. Slip a mandrel in the muzzle and with a small hammer (brass?), tap the crease down.

I'm in Waynesboro. I'd love it if it could be fixed easily. Do you happen to know of someone who could do it?

Coach · 05-10-2012, 05:19 PM

If that were my gun, I would not be able to resist the urge to have a go at it myself. I think that I would start with a mandrel that just fits the bore and with a non-marring hammer - probably nylon and then work my way up to brass. Don't try to do too much at a time and above all else - DO NO HARM. If at any time you don't think it is working - STOP.

WayBeau · 05-11-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jent P Mitchell III

Get a set of PIN GAGES off of ebay in the size that you need for 16 gauge barrels and use the pin gage to force the barrel back to round and tap the small dent down. Pin Gages usually come in sets with 50 or 60 or 70 gages in a set. You may need to put a small radius on the ends of the pin gages that you use. Good Shooting To You, Jent

How would I know what size I need? I'll be the first to admit that I have zero knowledge of anything metal working or mechanical. That's kind of why I was hoping to find someone who would qualified enough to fix it for me.

OH Osthaus · 05-11-2012, 09:00 AM

you could contact some one like Brad Bachelder - he comes well recommended on this board - and this repair would be a no brainer for him.

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