54R Bren Issues

[Vincent]

Vastly!

The good news is we now know the gun will run without blowouts.

[Vincent]

A few pictures of the new 7.62x54R barrel.

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I blasted it with fine grit to try and preserve the markings as much possible before Parkerizing it.

[ActionYobbo]

is that the barrel you got from me?

[Vincent]

No. He sent it to me to chamber in 54R and Park. I still have the one I got from you.

I Parkerized them at the same time. This is the one I got from you. It doesn't have the alignment thing on the bottom.

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[Vincent]

Here's better pictures of the barrel I got from you, Mr E.

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[Peter Laidler]

That's a blxxxx good job of phosphating and painting those barrels Vince

[Vincent]

Thank you, Peter. Coming from you that’s quite a compliment.

They were just phosphated and soaked in oil. Should they be painted?

[ActionYobbo]

That's a blxxxx good job of phosphating and painting those barrels Vince

I am always amazed by the amount of skill and knowledge that can be found on this board

[Peter Laidler]

We always painted them afterwards but left the gas block silver

[bigduke6]

What recipe are you using Vincent ? only ask as the solution looks clear mine looks more like a muddy pool.... are you using a pre dip also ?