New barrel for broomhandle?

[captotterboy]

Hello everyone,
I just got a really great deal on a matching numbers bolo broomhandle c96. The gun is in good shape except for the bore which has been corroded due to corrosive ammo. I have heard of process of putting a sleeve in the barrel that makes the gun a decent shooter again. I am not interested in having an every day range gun, but I would like something that is a little better than a smooth bore.

Has anyone done this with their gun? What does it do to the value of the firearm? Has anyone got a suggestion for what company can put the sleeve in the gun?
Thank you
Jeff
Clayton, DE

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[captotterboy]

Or should I post this in the gunsmithing forum?

[jonnyc]

I re-sleeved my Bolo. I don't believe it really affects the value, but it is better than having the barrel cut and replaced. I had "The Broom Closet" in Florida do mine. Cost me about $80, and I am happy with the job.

[captotterboy]

Thank you. Do they have a website?

[Alkali]

This firm may not be the cheapest you can find but do have a long standing reputation. Unfortunately, I have not (yet) acquired a nice broomhandle in need of their services.

http://www.redmansrifling.com/mauser.htm

[Maple_Leaf_Eh]

Anyone have experience relining a C96 barrel in 7.65 in Canada?

[Bruce McAskill]

There is one other thing that you may be able to do and that is to have the original barrel bored out and rifling cut and chambered in 9mm.