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December 9, 2024
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I’m looking at a flat side 30 us that has about a 22” barrel. It has a dovetail cut into the barrel for the front sight. I’m assuming if it was a special order short barrel from the factory that it would have the standard ramp style front sight. Am I correct in my assumption that this barrel has been chopped by someone after it left the factory? If so how hard would it be to find a replacement full length barrel to restore it back to original configuration?
September 19, 2014
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Being a flat side, factory record should be available and tell the real truth. The odds are, however, it was cut. Now as to replacing the barrel–doing so with a Winchester original with proper markings and extractor cut will be a significant challenge. The extractor is located differently than the second version so only flat side barrels will work. Getting a new barrel made with the proper markings plus the proper location for the extractor? Best ask Mark Douglas on that. Tim
November 9, 2008
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I’m with Tim, most likely cut down, the records will tell, and if cut down, walk away and wait for a better one
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