Bobby Hoyt

[Texas Gil]

Does Bobby Hoyt put a mark or a code on a barrel he re bores? If so where?

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

None on any of mine ...

 

[Notchy Bob]

Not on mine, either. I don’t think he re-marks barrels with caliber-specific original markings, either.

Notchy Bob

 

[Texas Gil]

I took a rifle that he rebored into a gunsmith last week and became out after looking the rifle over to talk to me. His comment was “ don’t get many Bobby Hoyt barrels in here , SPI had to come out to meet you”. So I told him It wasn’t his barrel but he did rebore this rifle.
Don’t have a clue how he knew. He went on to say he was a avid 40 year flintlock builder and shooter and didn’t get a chance to see and discuss these things with his current customers and wanted meet me.
So I’m thinking he must have seen something on my barrel. Took it apart and I can’t find anything.
I guess I’ll go back and talk to him!

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

I got one back from him last week. No markings that I can see either.

 

[springfield art]

I took a rifle that he rebored into a gunsmith last week and became out after looking the rifle over to talk to me. His comment was “ don’t get many Bobby Hoyt barrels in here , SPI had to come out to meet you”. So I told him It wasn’t his barrel but he did rebore this rifle.
Don’t have a clue how he knew. He went on to say he was a avid 40 year flintlock builder and shooter and didn’t get a chance to see and discuss these things with his current customers and wanted meet me.
So I’m thinking he must have seen something on my barrel. Took it apart and I can’t find anything.
I guess I’ll go back and talk to him!

Maybe the barrel simply had the "look" of Mr. Hoyt's work, recognizable to him because of his 40 year familiarity with muzzle loaders? A '6th sense' maybe?

 

[springfield art]

There's not that many people out there doing the work Mr. Hoyt does; maybe he can get one of those 18th c. type youngsters that sign on for an 8 year apprenticeship, like they did back then!

 

[longcruise]

Hoyts rifling is very distinctive and recognizable. Round bottom, flat lands.

 

[bldtrailer]

brown a hoyt made barrel the others are hoyt rebores barrels all marked

 

[stikshooter]

Non of mine are and probably12-13/Ed

 

[longcruise]

I expect he would sign the ones he made but 3 out of 3 that I had done were not marked.

 

[OldRust]

My experience is that Mr Hoyt will stamp the barrel if requested. I have some that are, some that are not.

Thanks,
O.R.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

He has always stamped my rebores. His name, caliber and twist.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

He has always stamped my rebores. His name, caliber and twist.

It must be something that has to be requested. Darn, just talked to him this morning too ... as am sending 2 more barrels off to him!

But I don't think I'll have him stamp the Tanegashima barrel, lol!

 

[OldRust]

It must be something that has to be requested. Darn, just talked to him this morning too ... as am sending 2 more barrels off to him!

But I don't think I'll have him stamp the Tanegashima barrel, lol!

There ya go ! Choices <G>

Thanks,
O.R.

 

[bldtrailer]

I always go to his shop to drop off /pickup and visit (he's the nicest guy & .great to deal with) he stamped the barrels after inspecting and handing to me. not my request but a great way to improve the value of the barrel as his rep and work is top rate. the Hoyt name is well respected in our circles.

 

[#blackpowderbill]

Does Bobby Hoyt put a mark or a code on a barrel he re bores? If so where?

I just took in a Silly War rifle. Pulled the barrel and found barrel is bedded!

 

[andy52]

Hoyts rifling is very distinctive and recognizable. Round bottom, flat lands.

Yep.

 

[Sam squanch]

I’ve been in a few “ silly” wars……

 

[Nor Cal Mikie]

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That sure is pretty!!