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"Kinda New" .45 Lancaster style.
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I had this rifle built years & years ago. L. Lancaster style X 38" X GM "B" wgt X .40. I recently sent the barrel (pitted bore) off to Bobby Hoyt for re-bore to .45. Got it back several weeks ago and what a fantastic job! Radius rifling X 1-56" with no-corner grooves that are much wider than the lands. Was an 8 lb 1 oz .40. Now a 7 lb 11 oz .45. It balanced like a dream in .40 and still does in .45.


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Nice looking piece, guy.


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Thanks Boartooth; I think it is as well.


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I am waiting on my barrel. I sent it to Mr. Hoyt to rebore from 24 to 20 gauge. Should have it back any day now.
 
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I am waiting on my barrel. I sent it to Mr. Hoyt to rebore from 24 to 20 gauge. Should have it back any day now.



You'll definitely get back a lighter barrel. Cool


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That's a nice looking rifle for sure, Hanshi. Smiler

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Thanks, Joe.


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I got my barrel bag and it is lighter! I had to sand it down and refinish. The heat needed to replace the front sight causes a lot of rust. I made myself a new ramrod for it today.
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Originally posted by woods loper:
I am waiting on my barrel. I sent it to Mr. Hoyt to rebore from 24 to 20 gauge. Should have it back any day now.



You'll definitely get back a lighter barrel. Cool
 
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I got my barrel bag and it is lighter! I had to sand it down and refinish. The heat needed to replace the front sight causes a lot of rust. I made myself a new ramrod for it today.
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Originally posted by woods loper:
I am waiting on my barrel. I sent it to Mr. Hoyt to rebore from 24 to 20 gauge. Should have it back any day now.



You'll definitely get back a lighter barrel. Cool



The rust should be an easy fix. And the barrel itself will be a joy!


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Tell you what, Hanshi, I wish I had your rifle and you had a feather up your nose - then we'd both bee tickled! Eeker

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Late on the uptake, Kees, but only if the feathered end goes in first. Big Grin


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