tomhw Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Most impressive. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYBOY Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Yes, every barrel Ive seen done was done with a butt weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Colonial Williamsburg has a video of them making a complete muzzleloader including making the barrel from flat material, nicely done and a picture is truly worth a 1000 words. Nice 4" or more tire material would come off an OX Cart Wheel, I've seen them up to 8" or so. I've sure they are available at most Used Ox Cart Dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I love the gun barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill in Oregon Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 The two pieces of wrought I purchased online allegedly came from a 19th century silo in the upper Midwest. I would sure think there would be some lengths approaching Jim's preferred dimension out there somewhere. What a great project. And Mick, good gosh, man, that's a beautiful pattern you acheived! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack1knife Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 The Gunsmith of Williamsburg is the video to watch regarding this subject!! Youtube 'colonial gunsmith' and youll find a few videos that have survived the copywright barriage. Wallace Gusler is an amazing individual.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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