Has anyone ever shortened the barrels of a drilling? I have acquired a project gun. It’s pretty beaten up. The stock is shattered and the barrels are in rough shape. It’s a hard case, but I’d like to get it back into shootable condition. I’m considering shortening the barrels by several inches to remove the worst of the damage. I plan to square and then re-crown the rifle muzzle and install a new front sight.
I’m concerned that cutting will result in the solder coming loose. My question is primarily, are all three barrels soldered together the full length? If I cut the barrels, will they separate and require re-soldering?
