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Interesting thoughts about the relative strengths of flat spring vs. coil spring actions. Never thought of that issue. In any event, any highwall is strong enough for me. I have a hybrid flat/coil spring low wall however. It uses both springs for a faster hammer (short-fall, Ti).
In looking at that Italian highwall, I was pretty sure those were MVA sights because of one feature I thought was unique to MVAs. But now I am certain they are not MVA sights. I'd sell the sights regardless and use my own MVAs anyway.
LRF. I don't know if my buddy's GM barrel was button or cut. It was a standard .45 18-twist barrel however. Just like mine. I hope the one they replaced it with is better. I don't think he has done anything with it yet.
Brent
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Brent,
I am not interested in the gun at all and only was showing you the link, however if I wanted the gun for the action I too would try to sell off the parts; sights, stock, and barrel.
I think I will consider the GM barrel for my new project. I think you also replied to my barrel inquiry over on the campfire, thanks for the input and assistance.
(For sights I will make my own as I have for the last 30 years)
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GM offers (or rather offered at one time, may still be this way) cut-rifled barrels in 40, 45 and 50 cals while their buttoned barrels are offered in cals up to and including 45 but no 50s. Supposedly all cartridge rifle barrels are now made of 4140 or similar and are heat-treated twice.
GM started out small for muzzleloaders but now is quite large and makes many thousands of barrels per week, in fact I wouldn't be surprised if they're now the biggest in the US.
I'd be amazed if they didn't stand behind their products 100%. In the past I've dealt personally with their head honcho, Rick Sanborn, and found him to be a splendid fellow. I recommend them and their products and I only WISH I had some sort of financial interest in the company!
Regards, Joe
You can lead a man to logic but you can't make him think. NRA Life since 1976. God bless America!
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