What can I do?

[WayBeau]

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]

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]

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]

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.

http://www.bacheldermastergunmakers....s/Welcome.html

[WayBeau]

Originally Posted by Rick Losey

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.

http://www.bacheldermastergunmakers....s/Welcome.html

Thanks for the tip. Now if I can find someone nearby in Virginia.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by WayBeau

Thanks for the tip. Now if I can find someone nearby in Virginia.

you can ship the barrels to an expert for repair - make sure any local "gunsmith" knows what he is doing - even for a simple fix.

[WayBeau]

Originally Posted by Rick Losey

you can ship the barrels to an expert for repair - make sure any local "gunsmith" knows what he is doing - even for a simple fix.

I was really hoping someone here would know and could recommend someone in Virginia. If not, I guess I'll be shipping the barrels. I've found a few people who seem to do very good work, just no one close by (or even in the state).