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gunNstuffer · 03-19-2012, 11:14 PM

Does anyone know how to, or furnish me with a source, resoldering
old double barrel shotgun barrels? Every gunsmith I've asked in our
area says the same thing, "I tried it or did it once and will never try
it again! Any help will be most appreciated
David H. Pedersen
1219 Baldwin Street
Harlan, Iowa 51537

CampingJosh · 03-20-2012, 12:18 AM

If I were you, I'd give Briley a call. They offer more shotgun services, especially for doubles, than anyone I know.

http://www.briley.com/briley-shotguns.aspx

Good luck, and welcome to TFF!

gunNstuffer · 03-20-2012, 06:59 AM

Thank you Josh I will give them a try. Josh is a good name. We have a son
named Josh.
Thanks again.

Helix_FR · 03-20-2012, 07:16 AM

I can contest to that. Unless you have the exact equipment needed to solder doubles together again, its a real pain in the butt. I've soldered ribs back on and that was enough for me

Jim K · 03-20-2012, 08:15 PM

Simmons used to do that work also. The problem is that the work requires both extreme care and proper equipment. A lot of time goes into making sure the barrels end up pointing in the same direction, not an easy task even with modern laser equipment.

The result is that unless the shotgun is quite valuable, the cost of the work will far exceed the value of the gun. For the average old shotgun, Belgian import, Crescent product, hardware store brand, it is simply not worth the cost of resoldering.

A Parker or a gun of that value, it would be a different story, but high quality guns usually don't come apart in the first place.

Jim

Jim K · 03-20-2012, 08:22 PM

I just checked Simmons and I don't see that in their list of services. But to give you an idea, they will make a new barrel set for $1900, which is about 100 times what most of those old shotguns are worth.

Jim

gunNstuffer · 03-21-2012, 10:17 AM

Thanks all of you for your comments and recommendations. You have been
very helpful.
gunNstuffer

03-19-2012, 11:14 PM	#1
gunNstuffer Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: We have lived in numerous states but since 1980 we have lived in Harlan, Iowa Posts: 7	gunNstuffer Does anyone know how to, or furnish me with a source, resoldering old double barrel shotgun barrels? Every gunsmith I've asked in our area says the same thing, "I tried it or did it once and will never try it again! Any help will be most appreciated David H. Pedersen 1219 Baldwin Street Harlan, Iowa 51537 -->

03-20-2012, 12:18 AM	#2
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,799	Re: gunNstuffer If I were you, I'd give Briley a call. They offer more shotgun services, especially for doubles, than anyone I know. http://www.briley.com/briley-shotguns.aspx Good luck, and welcome to TFF! __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

03-20-2012, 06:59 AM	#3
gunNstuffer Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: We have lived in numerous states but since 1980 we have lived in Harlan, Iowa Posts: 7	Re: gunNstuffer Thank you Josh I will give them a try. Josh is a good name. We have a son named Josh. Thanks again.

03-20-2012, 07:16 AM	#4
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,671	Re: gunNstuffer I can contest to that. Unless you have the exact equipment needed to solder doubles together again, its a real pain in the butt. I've soldered ribs back on and that was enough for me __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

03-20-2012, 08:15 PM	#5
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: gunNstuffer Simmons used to do that work also. The problem is that the work requires both extreme care and proper equipment. A lot of time goes into making sure the barrels end up pointing in the same direction, not an easy task even with modern laser equipment. The result is that unless the shotgun is quite valuable, the cost of the work will far exceed the value of the gun. For the average old shotgun, Belgian import, Crescent product, hardware store brand, it is simply not worth the cost of resoldering. A Parker or a gun of that value, it would be a different story, but high quality guns usually don't come apart in the first place. Jim

03-20-2012, 08:22 PM	#6
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: gunNstuffer I just checked Simmons and I don't see that in their list of services. But to give you an idea, they will make a new barrel set for $1900, which is about 100 times what most of those old shotguns are worth. Jim

03-21-2012, 10:17 AM	#7
gunNstuffer Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: We have lived in numerous states but since 1980 we have lived in Harlan, Iowa Posts: 7	Re: gunNstuffer Thanks all of you for your comments and recommendations. You have been very helpful. gunNstuffer