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Offline porchdog48

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Barrel profile
« on: October 31, 2019, 12:29:02 AM »
    I recently pick up a Getz barrel with the following profile measurements:
    Length 38 inches
    Breech .880 inches across flats tapering to .627 inches 11 inches from muzzle, and back up to .765 at the muzzle. I cannot find any information on this profile, but do not believe it is an A profile. I was wondering if this a special profile, and what school rifle would be appropriate for this barrel. Any information would be appreciated.
   
       Dave





   







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Offline Fyrstyk

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Re: Barrel profile
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2019, 01:14:07 AM »
Sounds like a swamped barrel to me.
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Barrel profile
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2019, 02:01:28 AM »
Getz made many one off barrels that don't correspond to any standard profiles. What ever you make should be late as it is a very small barrel.
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Re: Barrel profile
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2019, 01:57:45 PM »
     
      Mike,
           I thought this might be the case since it was such a small barrel , but lack of knowledge on my part prompted the question to confirm. I appreciate you giving me some direction on the build.

           Best regards,
            Dave.
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Re: Barrel profile
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2019, 03:56:05 PM »
PD,
 I had a barrel with the same demensions I believe. Thinking that Getz barrel was from the 80's era. Just my 2 cents worth.
Have a great day, Gordy
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Barrel profile
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2019, 04:37:22 PM »
Quote from: Gordy on October 31, 2019, 03:56:05 PM
PD,
 I had a barrel with the same demensions I believe. Thinking that Getz barrel was from the 80's era. Just my 2 cents worth.
Have a great day, Gordy
You can get a fair idea of the age of the barrel by the serial #.
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Re: Barrel profile
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2019, 08:56:45 PM »
 Serial # 4388
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Barrel profile
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2019, 09:25:48 PM »
Very early. Don likely made it though that makes no difference except nostalgia.
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Re: Barrel profile
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2019, 09:30:17 PM »
Quote from: porchdog48 on October 31, 2019, 08:56:45 PM
Serial # 4388
I'd say  very early 80's. Don used to produce ALOT of barrels back in those days.
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