Interesting Model 8 barrel
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2017 6:29 pm
I recently picked up a rough Model 8 in 30 REM, so absolutely filthy that the action would hardly move.
There is a "through" bolt in the wrist of the stock, I haven't been able to remove it yet, but have been working on the barrel assembly.
Unfortunately, I didn't think to take any before pictures but the internals were terribly gummed up and rusted.
After a good long soak in diesel fuel, and some elbow grease, things aren't looking too bad - except!!
Mucho pitting on the barrel itself - would you be concerned with shooting with this barrel?
And, interestingly, it is a replacement barrel!
I've never seen this before!
There is a "through" bolt in the wrist of the stock, I haven't been able to remove it yet, but have been working on the barrel assembly.
Unfortunately, I didn't think to take any before pictures but the internals were terribly gummed up and rusted.
After a good long soak in diesel fuel, and some elbow grease, things aren't looking too bad - except!!
Mucho pitting on the barrel itself - would you be concerned with shooting with this barrel?
And, interestingly, it is a replacement barrel!
I've never seen this before!