Sedgley 10/43 barrel

[SkyKid]

After reading a lot on the internet
I found out that a lot of Sedgley barrels are bent
I have a 10/43 barrel
When I drop a 19/64 drill bit in the bore it hangs up about 1/2 way down
Can this barrel be straighten or is it a lost cause
It is still short chambered and never been fired
Thanks

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[browningautorifle]

Barrels can be straightened, I've done my share of them. I'd want a proper size straightness gauge though, I usually make them specifically for the barrel I'm doing. Sounds like it's just a slight tweek needed though. I'd love to do it but I'm across the border. Maybe ChuckinDenver can sort you out? Or Brian Dick of BDL Ltd? He's right next door to you nearly...

[cplstevennorton]

I saw a really neat video once. I think it was on the crtical past sight or one of those archive pages like that. But it had a vintage video of them straightening barrels at SA. The funny thing to me at the time, they did everything by "eyeing" it. I guess I just never thought of it, and to see it done in such a simple process, it really amazed me.

If I could remember where I saw it, I would post a link. It was sort of neat to watch.

[browningautorifle]

they did everything by "eyeing" it

There's lots of guys here that would do that, also they refer to a "Sheet of glass". When you get as far as I have, and your eyes start to change...you stop eyeballing and use a failsafe.

[SkyKid]

Thanks browningautorifle
I'll try to get in touch with Chuck next week

[Randy A]

I've got the same barrel (S 10-43) and it's straight. Rumor had it some weren't stored in a proper manner, others claim post contract were demilled.... Who knows

[SkyKid]

Randy A
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