Author Topic: Long fowler barrels (Read 7696 times)

webradbury · « **on:** December 21, 2017, 07:19:23 PM »

I can't shake the urge to build a long barrel fowler. I have been looking around online at different options and can't find what I want. Specifically a 48-50" 20 gauge O-R. I tried to contact the Getz Company but the number was disconnected. I know Mr. Getz passed last year and I didn't know if the company is still in business. None of the only supply houses carry barrels that long. I contact Rice Barrels but he said he doesnt do Octagon to round.

I know they are out there, just don't know where. Will

Bigmon · « **Reply #1 on:** December 21, 2017, 07:28:08 PM »

perhaps Ed Rayle, but I'll bet there is a wait.
I once had one of his in a 48". It was a great shooter.
Also maybe Colerain??

bob in the woods · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2017, 07:32:11 PM »

FCI, Charles Burton barrels, will make you an oct/ round smoothbore in 48 in length. I have one of his barrels and it is top notch.

smart dog · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2017, 07:33:03 PM »

Hi,
Try Charlie Burton at FCI Barrels (http://fcibarrels.tripod.com/). Don Getz died several years ago and John is dealing with some current medical issues.

dave

sqrldog · « **Reply #4 on:** December 21, 2017, 07:51:01 PM »

Bobby Hoyt will also make a long oct/rd barrel. Surprised that Rice doesn't make an oct/rd since I have one on a fowler that Mike Brooks built and another being inlet in a piece of walnut. My understanding is Rice makes the barrels for Chambers' fowlers. Maybe he doesn't make them that long? Tim

kudu · « **Reply #5 on:** December 21, 2017, 08:12:44 PM »

I also would like to build a 50" fowler I just posted about a round tapered 28ga.

Im unsure but "Long Hammock" may still be a source?

ddoyle · « **Reply #6 on:** December 21, 2017, 08:31:33 PM »

Near as I can tell Burton's wait is just a bit longer then Rayl's- Add Joe at the Gunworks to the list of potential sources.

Unless you have a specific reason a larger bore might be more desriable for a long barreled fowler.

smokinbuck · « **Reply #7 on:** December 21, 2017, 08:44:06 PM »

I have a Fowler with a 72" OR barrel. Had to make it ourselves. Overall length of the gun is 7'4".
Mark

webradbury · « **Reply #8 on:** December 21, 2017, 09:07:17 PM »

I might be mistaken about Rice. I thought that is what he told me but I may be wrong. It happens more and more these days.

Thanks for all the good info, I’ll start calling after the new year.

How would a fella get in touch with Bob Hoyt and Ed Rayle?

WKevinD · « **Reply #9 on:** December 21, 2017, 10:38:23 PM »

I have a few Rice oct/round barrels (20ga.) but they are all 30"-40", Colrain's Dutch barrel is 46" in .75 caliber and I've used a few of those, a bit heavy but fits the need.

WKevinD · « **Reply #10 on:** December 21, 2017, 10:40:28 PM »

I'd really like a 16 or 20ga about 50" with a nice thin muzzle!
Kevin

Daryl · « **Reply #11 on:** December 21, 2017, 10:46:25 PM »

Long barrel fowler?

Here's Mikey!

smallpatch · « **Reply #12 on:** December 21, 2017, 11:18:11 PM »

Bobby Hoyt makes nice thin walled oct/round fouler barrels. I have a 48" on. Type g that weighs about 6 lbs.
They shoot very well.

axelp · « **Reply #13 on:** December 21, 2017, 11:49:56 PM »

Mike looks 3 ft tall in that picture. I always pictured him as a tall, man that could wrassle grizzly bears and outrun a cheetah.

n stephenson · « **Reply #14 on:** December 22, 2017, 12:14:03 AM »

Quote from: Ken Prather on December 21, 2017, 11:49:56 PM

Mike looks 3 ft tall in that picture. I always pictured him as a tall, man that could wrassle grizzly bears and outrun a cheetah.

Yeah! and word has it that , the barrel on that gun was only 42inches !!! Gives a whole new meaning to " Aim low boys, they`re ridin` Shetland ponies"

Nate

Dennis Glazener · « **Reply #15 on:** December 22, 2017, 12:14:40 AM »

Should we call him Shorty¿

Quote from: Daryl on December 21, 2017, 10:46:25 PM

Long barrel fowler?

Here's Mikey!

Dave Patterson · « **Reply #16 on:** December 22, 2017, 03:30:40 AM »

As long as he's holding onto that cannon, I do believe I'd call him, "Sir!"!

Daryl · « **Reply #17 on:** December 22, 2017, 03:43:13 AM »

LOL - might want to leave the rod in that stock when the barrel is removed for cleaning & be VERY careful not to break it.
72" bl. I think that barrel is.

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #18 on:** December 22, 2017, 04:15:38 AM »

Quote from: Daryl on December 22, 2017, 03:43:13 AM

LOL - might want to leave the rod in that stock when the barrel is removed for cleaning & be VERY careful not to break it.
72" bl. I think that barrel is.

I wouldn't be taking the barrel out of that one to clean it. I believe that gun lives in Northern PA. these days.

webradbury · « **Reply #19 on:** December 22, 2017, 04:38:00 AM »

It would take a fortune to supply all of the barrel lugs and ramrod thimbles!

axelp · « **Reply #20 on:** December 22, 2017, 05:37:43 AM »

quite a walk around to the front for loading or cleaning.

webradbury · « **Reply #21 on:** December 22, 2017, 05:52:15 AM »

I can see that one sticking out of a car window like a cane pole to get it to the range

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 22, 2017, 06:11:06 AM »

It's really Mike's canoe
gun on steroids....

alex e. · « **Reply #23 on:** December 22, 2017, 11:27:36 AM »

Larry Horrigan in Michigan will make you anything you want up to 60 inches in a PC profile.

webradbury · « **Reply #24 on:** December 22, 2017, 03:43:43 PM »

Quote from: alex e. on December 22, 2017, 11:27:36 AM

Larry Horrigan in Michigan will make you anything you want up to 60 inches in a PC profile.

You will have to forgive me. What is a PC profile?

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Author Topic: Long fowler barrels (Read 7696 times)

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