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Posted: 9/20/2017 8:26:01 PM EDT
Considering boring an 1894 barrel from 44mag to 45colt to get a faster twist rate.  Anybody done this?  If so how'd it work and would you do it again?
Link Posted: 9/20/2017 11:32:26 PM EDT
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I would just buy a new barrel and have it installed, that way the gun can be restored to original in the future.
Link Posted: 9/21/2017 7:02:19 AM EDT
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I would too, but:
Costs more to install new.  
I don't care if it can be changed back to original.  
It will look nicer with the original barrel finish that matches the rest of the gun.
Link Posted: 10/9/2017 8:28:27 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/10/2017 5:26:22 PM EDT
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I bought a well used Marlin 44 magnum a couple months ago and have a total of $230 in the gun.  I also have a spare 45 Colt barrel so am thinking of swapping it and doing the work myself.  I know a guy that did something similar to a stainless 1894SS but it cost a small fortune to have it done by someone else.  Not sure if the faster twist rate was worth it but it is a cool gun.
Link Posted: 10/10/2017 10:56:50 PM EDT
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..... selling the gun you own, then buying a different one will be the low cost route.
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Tell me what factory 44 lever action has twist rate faster than 30 inches?  That's the issue that needs fixing.
Link Posted: 10/10/2017 11:10:45 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/11/2017 8:33:11 AM EDT
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Rossi are 30 inch and Henry 45 colt are 18, otherwise all Are 38 inch as far as I've seen.  The magazine tube on Henry makes silencing it impractical.  I have a 44 Rossi and it works OK, but I still need a Marlin.
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