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Unread 07-09-2013, 05:00 PM   #1
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Who would be the best barrel guy to send my ca. 1886 Parker twist barrels for inspection ? There's something in the left barrel that looks like it COULD be a crack, but I'm not sure. I had the barrels lightly honed (barrels had pitting), but the "defect" is still there. (Approx. 5" from the breech) The person who did the honing "didn't see a crack." They commented that the barrels didn't "ring," but they could see no reason why (ribs looked tight). I asked if it was safe to shoot, but they wouldn't answer - they would only say "If it were my gun, I'd shoot it with proper ammo."

Well, I sure as heck see something in there, but my opinion is that of a layman...

After a while of not wanting to shoot it (or deal with it), I may be ready to get a second opinion from someone. Who would you all recommend ?

Thank you in advance !

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John:
The best barrel man in the USA us Kirk Merrington in Kerrville TX. If you send him your barrels you can bank on his assessment. But you may not like it.

contact Kirk at MerringtonGun.com
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John, I would have to agree with Mr. Campbell. Kirk has done me good every time I have gone out there. Good, honest and fair.
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I have listen to old barrels ring even with a hole in the side of one. a rib must be loose. you can find the spot by tapping up and down the barrel and finding the dead spot. I would like to see min. thickness no less than .025 thou., if you do feel safe don't shoot them
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that should read... if you don't feel safe don't shoot them
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Thanks to everyone for their responses.

I just don't understand how I can see something that looks VERY MUCH like a crack, but this other person couldn't see it ! Heck, what else could it be ?
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Go to the post about barrel inclusion and see the steps there. Very helpful.
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My fears follow those of Drew. It could be a "weld seam" that might be failing. It does follow the "grain" of the twist, and is right where my left hand holds the gun.

My dilemma is that Kirk was the one who did the honing & inspection. When I spoke to him, he truly acted like he couldn't even see what I was talking about. Had he said "I see what you mean, but it's not a crack." then I would feel better. ...but it was as of he didn't even see the "defect."

Figures, it's the only gun that really "fits" me...
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Follow Mike Franzen's posts about his barrels. That will help you greatly.
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There is an MQS facility in nearly every major metropolitan area. They can do some simple nondestructive testing that will put your mind at rest. In addition to MQS, there are plenty of ASNT certified testing facilities about.
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