Chuck,
I have been shooting the gun with low pressure loads, sparingly, with no problems. I would like to shoot the gun more, maybe much more. The low pressure loads will always be used in either barrel set. Winter is just around the corner, I need a project!
topgun,
I have to agree with you. I wouldn't want a 7+ pound 20ga. I would like to think that a set of modern steel tubes could be fairly thin and hold up fine. The twist "monobloc" has massive wall thickness, as most guns from that era have. Lots of room to bore them out. If the new barrels were turned down and extended all the way through the old breeches there should be adequate strenghth for LP loads. This is the part of the project that will require more research.
Jent,
Thanks for the info! I do have the entire barrel set from the parts gun. The original ribs and forend hook. It would be good to re-use them. The original maker and address would be on the new barrel set. Is it required to mark the new barrels as not original?
Chief
Hello Chief, The bottom of the barrels will be clearly marked when they pass the proof test for sleeved barrels. Toby is scheduled to be at The Vintage Cup in September in Maryland. If you attend The Vintage Cup of 2011 I am sure that you will be able to inspect several shotguns that have been sleeved by Toby's men exactly as you desire to have done. Good Shooting To You, Jent
