Keel thickness

[6pt-Sika]

Generally what's the thickness of the keels in a set of Parker barrels ?

[Dean Romig]

Considering the fact that most keels were triangular in cross-section and the fact that different gauge barrels had different radii and the fact that there are a few different rib widths and tapers.... there is no single answer.





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[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Considering the fact that most keels were triangular in cross-section and the fact that different gauge barrels had different radii and the fact that there are a few different rib widths and tapers.... there is no single answer.
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I'm asking how far from the muzzle do they go back generally . I mean is it a 1/4" , 1/2" , an inch or more ?

[winplumber]

The one I saw was about a 1/4 if my mind is right

[Dean Romig]

Generally they are from about 1" to about 1.5" and several keels are spaced along the rib.





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[Bindlestiff]

This question is answered in the FAQ page.

[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Generally they are from about 1" to about 1.5" and several keels are spaced along the rib.





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I have pulled apart a lot of Parker barrel sets and usually the fitted and dressed muzzle keel is around an inch and is a triangular wedge shape. The rearward spacers between the tubes (there are typically 3, give or take) can be solid blocks or be a few stacked up layers.

[Bindlestiff]

Here is a picture of one: http://parkerguns.org/pages/faq/BarrelKeels.htm