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Title: Swamped pistol barrel
Post by: eddillon on February 07, 2014, 09:04:49 PM

Anyone out there know a good source for a swamped pistol barrel 10" long and 13/16" at breech.  .40 to .50 cal OK.

Title: Re: Swamped pistol barrel
Post by: R.D.Metcalf on February 07, 2014, 09:07:58 PM

Charles Burton  is  the  man  I  talk  to  for  custom  barrels.  I'm  trying  to  decide  on a  rifle  or  pistol  for  a  next  build.  :)

Title: Re: Swamped pistol barrel
Post by: cunninmp on February 07, 2014, 09:09:06 PM

Mine came from Ed Rayl. Great barrel in .45, flintlock.
Mike C.
Groveland, CA

Title: Re: Swamped pistol barrel
Post by: gunmaker on February 07, 2014, 09:18:46 PM

Jim Chambers has them I think--Ed Rayl's   www.flinlocks.com

Title: Re: Swamped pistol barrel
Post by: jamesthomas on February 07, 2014, 10:27:11 PM

 You might also try Muzzleloaders Builders Supply, they some swamped barrels. Btw, smoothbore or rifled? MBS has mostly smoothbores.

Title: Re: Swamped pistol barrel
Post by: Artificer on February 07, 2014, 11:13:21 PM

I don't know anything about Bruce Everhart in KS, but I found this page interesting. 

http://flintguns.com/Past.html

Gus

Title: Re: Swamped pistol barrel
Post by: Daniel on February 08, 2014, 03:25:54 AM

Bruce is a good ol boy. I used to work with him. Done a few camps with him too.
He builds a very fine gun.

Daniel

Title: Re: Swamped pistol barrel
Post by: BrushCountryAg03 on February 08, 2014, 03:57:13 AM

+ 2 on Muzzleloader Builder Supply

Ryan is a great guy and I've bought almost 10 swamped pistol barrels from him in various lengths, calibers, & styles.  He will also machine out a custom barrel for you as well.

Title: Re: Swamped pistol barrel
Post by: Rolf on February 08, 2014, 01:31:22 PM

http://www.stonewallcreekoutfitters.com/barrels-2/rayl-pistol-barrels/

Troy has 10" and 12" swamped  Ed Rayle barrels in stock

best regards

Rolf

Title: Re: Swamped pistol barrel
Post by: Habu on February 08, 2014, 09:55:34 PM

 A pistol barrel doesn't take long to swamp by hand--a couple-three hours--and you end up with the profile you want.  I'd rather spend an evening or two filing than wait on a custom barrel, or modify my design to suit what is available.  

Title: Re: Swamped pistol barrel
Post by: James Wilson Everett on February 08, 2014, 10:20:56 PM

Habu & Guys,

Well said,  In addition to what Habu said, you will be much more pleased with the accomplishment if you actually make the swamp.  It certainly is well worth the effort.  Just don't try it with a fine cut finish file, use a big coarse cut file, half round is the best.  Here is a before & after, really not as difficult as it may seem at first.

(https://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n514/JamesEverett/Barrels/100_5807a.jpg) (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/JamesEverett/media/Barrels/100_5807a.jpg.html)

(https://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n514/JamesEverett/Pistol%20Barrel%20Sale/pb2.jpg) (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/JamesEverett/media/Pistol%20Barrel%20Sale/pb2.jpg.html)

Even the imperfections you get by hand filing the barrel will add to the authenticity of your work.  Give it a try, and be encouraged!

Jim

Title: Re: Swamped pistol barrel
Post by: James Rogers on February 09, 2014, 03:36:14 AM

I have recently found the folks at MBS VERY accommodating and helpful as well.
Troy and Shannon at SCO are also great to work with and they are also good neighbors.