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Replacing Barrel Winhester 1894??
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December 29, 2015 - 12:34 am
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I am looking for a replacement take down barrel in 38-55 for my early 1900’s rifle. Prefer either an octagonal or 1/2 octagonal 1/2 round.

Any suggestions?

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If your lucky enough to find one on gunbroker or other auction sites that may be the only place to find an original.  I used to see them come up for auction but they were few and far between.  You might consider having someone make one. 

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Jim

You might try Albert Buckingham at 731 559-4169 in Tennessee.

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If Buckingham doesn’t have any, try these guys:  https://www.winchesterbarrels.com/winchester-barrels-available.html

Their barrels are newly manufactured but look like originals.  OK if you want a good shooter.

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I have sent an e-mail to the Winchester barrel web site.

Winchester barrels responded with a can do. Wincacher and everyone who responded -thanks very much!!

Thanks very much!

Jim

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