Mk1 #5 bent barrel

[nd31male]

I just inherited a #5 with matching numbers but the barrel is bent and pretty banged up. I've read they can be straightened and would like recommendations to some one that could take on this task. I would like to make a shooter out of it

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[Peter Laidler]

Looking at the practical side of life, it really all depends on what you mean by 'bent' and 'banged-up'. You can make a shooter out of something with a bent barrel and a bit banged up. But something in my bones tells me that you aren't a technical person somehow.........

[nd31male]

Looking at the practical side of life, it really all depends on what you mean by 'bent' and 'banged-up'. You can make a shooter out of something with a bent barrel and a bit banged up. But something in my bones tells me that you aren't a technical person somehow.........

[browningautorifle]

Well, as Peter says that takes a bit of skill...but they can be straightened. Since the eye examiners of Enfield aren't here, I mad a straightness gauge and went from there. Barrels are good material, except for .22's. They're soft like beer cans. Mostly. It would help if you knew how to do it in the first place, or you have someone on hand that does...? Looks like one that was run over. The front end wasn't burned was it?

[nd31male]

No this is out of my realm would but like recommendations to someone I could send it too so they could fix it if it's even fixable

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No but it looks like someone hammered on it or was using it as a pry bar

[nd31male]

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Idunno never restored a gun before but from what I have read a #5 with matching numbers is pretty rare so I figured this would be my first restore. Just not sure how to go about it figured if the barrel can't be fixed it will just be a wall hanger. Or maybe see if I can find another barrel down the road.

[browningautorifle]

I'd love Peter to come back and have a look see. Is the barrel any good inside or just rough? Clean it out and see. If it's any less than perfect, I'd just rebarrel.

[Vincent]

Recommend you contact forum member Brian Dick BDL LTD

[browningautorifle]

That's a good point Vincent...I forgot about that. He's in S.C. so it's not that far to ship...really...

[nd31male]

Believe it or not the inside looks good the rifling looks crisp