Cholla Hill Tirador Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Is this possible by mere mortals such as myself? I have an old (1901)solid frame model I'd like with a shorter barrel but just can't bring myself to take a hacksaw to a 113 year old shotgun. However if I found a replacement barrel that had already been amputated, I might have the option of using it. So is swapping barrels a big deal on a solid frame? Thanks, Cholla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt McAllister Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 It's not a big deal as long as you have a really good barrel vise with the proper blocks that have been acu-glassed for 97 barrels.(This allows you to properly grab the barrel and along with some rosin keeps the barrel from spinning in the vise) Plus a good receiver wrench with blocks to fill all the holes in the receiver. (This prevents the frame from warping or collapsing.) Those old 97 frames are butter soft. I say cut it. Unless the whole gun is pristine, then I'd recommend buying another to use. I have some old Solid Frame barrels with pipe wrench marks on them if you are hell bent on changing barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 +1 cut it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attica Jack #23953 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Bring it on over, I will cut it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Unless the gun is pristine condition or a "special" gun (trap, riot, black diamond, ect), cut it off and don't look back. The only reason that '97's command the prices that they do now is mainly due to CAS/SASS. CS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Is this possible by mere mortals such as myself? I have an old (1901)solid frame model I'd like with a shorter barrel but just can't bring myself to take a hacksaw to a 113 year old shotgun. However if I found a replacement barrel that had already been amputated, I might have the option of using it. So is swapping barrels a big deal on a solid frame? Thanks, Cholla +1 .....Cut the barrel if it's just a shooter and not a 98% collectible. BUT I advise you that, before you cut the barrel, be sure you know and understand the BATFE guidelines for barrel length. As I understand it, minimum legal barrel length for a shotgun is 18 inches, measured from the rear of the chamber, against the locked-up bolt face. You should check with the BATFE online or perhaps others here can advise how to measure for the cut. I'd advise cutting at least ~1/4 inch over the minimum allowable.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Cat's 100% right DO NOT cut below 18" even a hair under is a Felony, after your time away you will never be allowed to possess a firearm again. 20 1/4" is the perfect riot length and just right for our game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Hill Tirador Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Part of my hesitation is that it appears the shotgun may have been used for some sort of duty. I say this because very neatly stamped on the underside of the receiver just behind the magazine tube is "C. J. Ratcliff". What do you guys think? Too, I actually have a takedown model which I don't have such hesitation about lopping off the barrel. Maybe I'll just sell the solid frame and keep the takedown. Decisions, decisions.... Cholla ETA- I understand about minimum barrel length and was leaning towards 20" minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redleg Reilly, SASS #46372 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Just bring the gun to the range and shoot this Saturday! I mean if you remember how to get out there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Hill Tirador Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Ugghh....I'll be glad when things slow down and I can start shooting again! I miss you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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