I would ask for minimum wall thickness measurements all along the length of the barrels and at several locations around the tubes from top rib to bottom rib. It's tough to make an informed decision without pertinent information.






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.023 MWT is thin and certainly is a cause for concern, depending on where the measurement was taken. If it was taken in front of the chamber then it's a big concern. If it was taken closer to the muzzle, then its a lesser concern. The good thing is Bachelder is one of the best barrelmen in the country and he will give you solid advice

I would look for some orphan barrels and just keep the old barrels laid aside somewhere. Orphan barrels should not be too hard to find

Kirk, if it were mine, I'd go with option #3. If you bought it with the intention of using it. then make it a shooter again. If you bought it to admire it, then hang it on the wall and cut your losses now. My opinion only.

One of the things that attracted you to this CH were those lovely Bernard barrels. And your gun has provenance. If it were me (and isn't it easy to spend somebody else's money?), I would sleeve and refinish those barrels. They will look beautiful and be a source of pride. Replacing a set of Bernards with something of lesser appeal just doesn't seem right on a high grade gun like yours.

I think you mean line them not sleeve them?

as Mark did
http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthr...t=21127&page=2

Thanks Rick, Briley tubes

I like the idea in theory, just not sure I want a 8+ LB 20 gauge.. Even the Briley UltraLite tubes will add at least 3/4 LB.

Kirk, Mills' answer makes good sense. Keep the origonal barrels. Anyway, thats what Mills and j would do. You bought it to shoot didnt you?

Kirk -

I just went trough a very similar experience - Split barrel - liners inserted by Brad. Detailed below.

http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21127

IMO it Would make a beautiful 16 or 20 if it is deemed unsafe as is.

Mark