Reading the threads about the damaged barrelled receiver reminded me that I have a 1915 No 1 that has a damaged chamber right at the shoulder. There has had corrosion or cordwear or something that ate out the chamber in the area between the neck and the shoulder of the case. It seems to shoot ok, but the brass is distorted at the neck. The bore is in good condition, so I have thought about trimming the shoulder, spinning the barrel in a turn and then recutting the chamber. Has anyone here done that? Will it make the rifle look strange at the nose piece?
I would like to keep the original barrel with the receiver if possible, and I know a budding young machinist who is itching to learn about gunsmithing. This would be something relatively straightforward that would make him think, and it is simple enough that I could walk him through it safely.
Should I leave it alone, wind it in a turn or just find another barrel?
I will be interested in hearing your comments!