gmm243 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 built in (I think 1882).About 10 years ago I got her totally overhauled -rib relaid,barrels rebrowned,pits taken out,new ejector spring in one barrel and a new safety spring and re proofed as she was not in proof at the time. The man who did this for me charged a lot less than the 2k quoted above.The gun was used weekly by me and had been through the wars but it came back in a lovely condition. This man has sadly passed away since but it I imagine that it should still be possible to find someone who could carry out this work for less than a small fortune. I got this gun from my Father as a gift from a very old friend of his and have had it over 30 years now and would hate to be without it. I still use this gun all the time bar when I have to shoot non toxic or am shooting a lot of shots at pigeons/crows then the Remington auto comes out. As many of the other posters have said it would be a real shame to scrap as they just aren't being made any more. The first line of my post was deleted for some reason.It was meant to read "I shoot a Charles Lancaster built..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted June 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 20 hours ago, bruno22rf said: Can you get a better picture of the barrels please - cannot judge the damascus. What would you like to judge? I’ll try and take a photo to show what you’re after. GBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Apologies - just wondering how fine the Damascus is - picture from above, close to the breach should be good - my previous post sounded a little demanding - wasn't intended that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted June 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 19 minutes ago, bruno22rf said: Apologies - just wondering how fine the Damascus is - picture from above, close to the breach should be good - my previous post sounded a little demanding - wasn't intended that way. I hope this helps. GBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 24 minutes ago, GBS said: I hope this helps. GBS Looks very fine which I would expect for Blanch but is that a hole through it? Interesting what others say as I am no gunsmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted June 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 I’ve now measured the barrels. The good news is that it is in proof. However, that’s where the good news ends. Wall thicknesses are mid-low teen thousandths of an inch. So, it will need sleeving. If anyone is interested in taking this on as a project, and is under no illusion as to the cost, please let me know. It does need to go to someone with the motivation, and means, to carry out the work as the longer it lies around the more risk there is that someone mistakenly shoots it. GBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted June 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 And I had a bit of fun trying to photograph the rabbit warren Inside the barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 I think the condition of the barrels has sealed her fate - I think Teague used to do liners but not sure they still do, if I were still in the Precision Engineering business I would make a liner myself then have her reproofed but it's a long shot. Only other suggestion would be to find a serviceable set of Damascus Barrels and see if they could be made to fit - the ribs could be swapped over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 Lovely wall hanger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulinlincs Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 In the dim and distant past I seem to remember you could buy 20g tubes to turn a 12g into a 20g or did I imagine it. Might be worth a Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perazzishot Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 Briley do tubes for barrels. https://www.briley.com/c-418-fitted-tube-sets.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 15 June 2020 at 23:22, bruno22rf said: I think the condition of the barrels has sealed her fate - I think Teague used to do liners but not sure they still do, if I were still in the Precision Engineering business I would make a liner myself then have her reproofed but it's a long shot. Only other suggestion would be to find a serviceable set of Damascus Barrels and see if they could be made to fit - the ribs could be swapped over? I think that Teague stopped lining barrels due to incompatibility between the liner and the original steel/Damascus. Shame really, but surprised that no-one has come up with a similar alternative apart from sleeving. This would give the gun added life, retain the Damascus and also possibly proofed for steel. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Old Boggy said: I think that Teague stopped lining barrels due to incompatibility between the liner and the original steel/Damascus. Shame really, but surprised that no-one has come up with a similar alternative apart from sleeving. This would give the gun added life, retain the Damascus and also possibly proofed for steel. OB I am sure with modern engineering this is possible. But at what expense. Especially with the current market in older guns. Also lots of near perfect oldies around. I cant see anyone setting up for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted May 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 Update - this has gone to a (possibly THE) Blanch enthusiast who is going to slowly restore the gun and intends to use it. As happy an ending as possible. GBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 That is great news, I am glad that you found an appropriate home for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith 66 Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 Out of interest, Im thinking that the thick ends of worn out damascus barrels have quite some potential for knife making or blacksmithing, Split longways & open out flat gives you a nice bit of material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 I’d be interested in finding out how much you would be quoted if the barrels could be fixed pity nice gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.