Chromed Parade Rifle??

[Mike Haas]

Can a chromed parade rifle 1903 or A3 be fired if the bore is also chromed or does the chrome inside the bore make it unsafe to fire?

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[browningautorifle]

It could reduce the inner diameter so the pressures will go to the moon. Pop goes the weasle...or maybe not!

[chuckfw]

Can a chromed parade rifle 1903 or A3 be fired if the bore is also chromed or does the chrome inside the bore make it unsafe to fire?

The best way to check if it's safe is to "slug" the barrel by driving a small, soft slug of pure, soft lead through the barrel and mic the diameter. A .30 caliber should be .308" or 7.62mm. Also, it may be good to have a gunsmith check the headspace if the inside of the chamber was chromed.

[DeputyBill]

Mike,
Is the rifle yours?
If so, can you post pics?

(I have a chromed "OL 1943" bayonet; one day, I hope to find a good parade rifle for it.)

[Chuckindenver]

hmmm, dont think it chromed the inside, the ones iv delt with wernt, i belive you have to run a wire down the bore to get plating to attach in a hole.

[Mike Haas]

Can a chromed parade rifle 1903 or A3 be fired if the bore is also chromed or does the chrome inside the bore make it unsafe to fire?

1 - Not my rifle yet..maybe depending on $$ and if the bore is chromed or not. I'm not interested in a bayonet for it.

2 - I'm familier with "slugging" the bore. Can't do that unlessl I buy the rifle. MW is slightly over a "1" and TE measures slightly under "2".

3 - Chuckin Denver..I'm not sure I understand your answer..please elaborate. Are you saying that if the bore was chromeplated by the US Military that the chrome would "scrub" out with a bore brush???

[Chuckindenver]

no, im saying unless they run a wire down the bore, Chrome wont go in the hole.. i did some research about Chrome in barrels a while back.. so i would say...chances are its not chrome on the inside.
the brass plated it first the chromed over the brass.

[Mike Haas]

no, im saying unless they run a wire down the bore, Chrome wont go in the hole.. i did some research about Chrome in barrels a while back.. so i would say...chances are its not chrome on the inside.
the brass plated it first the chromed over the brass.

OK..I understand you now

[emmagee1917]

Not a gunsmith , but doesn't his MW and TE measurements show that it's safe to shoot as far as internal bore diam. goes ?
Chris

[Mike Haas]

Not a gunsmith , but doesn't his MW and TE measurements show that it's safe to shoot as far as internal bore diam. goes ?
Chris

Thats kinda what I was thinking also..I'm negotating on an inspection period to check headspace with my gauges. (Chrome plated bolt & chamber may effect headspace).. I'm also thinking that a barrel that measures that good will be difficult to determine if it chromed inside or just "factory new-bright & shiney". We'll see!

I'm sure chrome plating thickness can vary, plus Chuck said the chrome was applied over a brass plate..interesting and more research for me to do.