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Gents, several days ago I mentioned a near mint 1950s Browning Sweet 16 I'd bought. I just received it, and while it is probably 98% (a couple of very light spots of freckling on the receiver - not enough to bother me), I did discover a pit in the bore, 7 inches from the muzzle. I can feel it with a dental pick and can see it with the naked eye. I tried polishing it with some JB bore paste, but no noticeable effect. The bore is otherwise pristine.
My question is, how signifigant is this? I paid top dollar for the gun and have 3-days to return it. However, I'm a rifle shooter, and don't usually deal with shotgun barrel pitting issues.
I'd be interested in any thoughts on how big a problem this is in an otherwise beautiful gun.
Thanks, DeWayne
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DeWayne,
Is it shallow or deep? You could have the barrels honed and polished, but if it is shallow and you clean meticulously I doubt it will be a problem. I shoot a Fox and Parker that both have very minor pits. Doesn't affect anything except I wish they weren't there.
Jim
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I can't determine exactly how deep it is - of course, it's deeper than I'd like. I can't hang a dental pick in it, but I can feel the rough patch.
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If you fancy doing it yourself you might consider the Brownell's barrel hone: http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/P...NG+FLEX+HONE%7eI think it can be bought else where for less money. If this is the only gun I would consider having it done by a pro. Mike Orlen of this Board id highly recommended. Mike's contact info: orlen@verizon.net 413-256-1630 Jim
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7" from the muzzle is not a major problem. Pressure is very much lower there than near the chamber. If you keep the pit clean it will not get deeper. I think that efforts to hone out every pit in a barrel does more damage than good some times. Rather have one pinpoint pit than a set of barrels thinned just to remove tha pit.
If you want a pristine gun this is not one. If you want a very good condition gun this one should suit. Question is does one pit queer your deal? Have to be a fairly large one to bother me at that spot in the barrel.
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What size of flex hone does one need for a 12 ga, .729? I have a couple of hammer guns which could do with a light honing. Mike
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Buy your flex hones at MSC and save a bunch of money for the same thing! bill
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Actually, I just had a friend take a look at it and poke around with the dental pick, as well. He feels it's more like a shallow spot of "flake rust" as opposed to a full-out pit cavity.
I suppose I can live with it given its location, shallowness and the fact that the rest of the gun is in such nice shape. While it was disappointing to find any imperfections, I think I'd have to look for a long time to find a Belgian Sweet 16 in the same condition, so I'd better keep it.
I appreciate all your help, as always, gentlemen.
DeWayne
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