VHE 12 Gauge barrels

[bob lyons]

How hard is it to fit an extra set of barrels to a vhe gun.
Do the frame size have to match when switching.
Would the fore ends be able to be used ?
I would like to get a longer set of barrels for a vhe skeet gun that I have.
Any advice would be appreciated.

[Dean Romig]

The frame sizes must match but still, it will be trial & error to find a set that is close enough to work with to fit to your gun. Preferably from a similar serial number range.





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[Jack Cronkhite]

As barrels and frames were hand fitted, to find a barrel set that just drops in is a challenge. I bought a number of complete guns in a search for a replacement set for a family gun. None fit. After a dozen years on the hunt I came across a barrel set that did drop in with just the slightest bit of play. Did not effect functionality. The two serial numbers were 1078 apart. Wish you success in your search.

[Brian Dudley]

There is absolutely no way to know how much work you are in for. A little, or a ton. There is that much variation from gun to gun. And serial number proximity means nothing.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Its possible, I bought a set of 20 ga barrels that required very minimal work to fit to my 16 ga hammer gun, both O frame. I have 2 16 ga Fox Sterlingworth's that I can swap barrels with. Guess I was real lucky

[Mike Koneski]

The task is not impossible, but can be difficult. By the time you buy a second set of bbls it may be less costly and more expedient to just buy a longer barreled VH grade gun.

I picked up a lifter in 12g for a project gun. Looked for a second set of bbls. A member had a set w/fore-end and I bought them. I was thinking it would take fitting for the second set. When they arrived the bbls set right on the action and the fore-end fit too! Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.