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And by the way, in case you didn't notice...... there are a couple of amazing posts above from some "craftsmen" who have actually fitted orphan barrels. God I'd love to have been a fly on the wall.

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I have done enough attempted barrel fitting to know that I don't want to do it when I want near a near perfect outcome. And, that is the only kind of fitting job I would be satisfied with. There are many gunsmithing jobs I have learned to do, and enjoy. I may try again, but the truth is I'm not willing at this point to risk messing up a nice set, to learn by mistakes, and I'm not willing to invest the time necessary to teach myself on a "scrap" gun and barrels set that won't be used afterwards. I know that is a proper way to learn, but I'm just not there yet.

I would pay well, or be willing to barter anything reasonable, to sit under a master barrel fitter and be taught, without having to figure it all out for myself and make all the usual mistakes. Or, maybe I'm just lazy.

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Argo44, then I would suggest that you find a copy of "Shotgun Technicana" by Michael McIntosh and David Trevallion. There is a very good explanation of the fitting of barrels to the action there, and a whole lot more you'd likely find interesting. It is out of print, and much in demand, so used copies often sell for $100.00 or more. But occasionally you can snag one for less.


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Originally Posted By: Stan
I would pay well, or be willing to barter anything reasonable, to sit under a master barrel fitter and be taught, without having to figure it all out for myself and make all the usual mistakes. Or, maybe I'm just lazy.

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No, Stan, you're just wise. "Fools rush in....."


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Where is Francis? Is he still above ground?

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Originally Posted By: Stan

I would pay well, or be willing to barter anything reasonable, to sit under a master barrel fitter and be taught, without having to figure it all out for myself and make all the usual mistakes.
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Who are the currently working gunsmiths out there that are “Master Barrel Fitters”?


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possibilities include custom gunmakers...like dewey vicknair, etc...and european trained smiths, such as gunter pfrommer, etc...

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Sorry boys....no vacation....been hunting mostly...3 deer so far.

Any how....instead of wasting your valuable time pissing on each other get out there and do some shooting and/or hunting.

These guns we love are meant to be used by sportsmanship of the non-armchair variety.

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