Original Trade Gun/Fowler barrel profile?

[Hiverano]

I was looking for this picture that Curly G. gave Hanson years ago. I couldn't say if it is correct or not, but interesting to look at. When one looks at the different suppliers, some have used these pictures, just changed the verbiage.

 

[8Ball]

My Pedersoli Indian Trade Musket's advertised weight is 7 1/4# but actually weighs a hair under 7#.

You cannot compare weights your barrel is about one full foot shorter...

 

[Tommy Bruce]

Wonder if you can bore out a 20 gauge Colerain barrel to a 16 and still have enough meat to be safe?
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Kevin, a few years back I ordered barrels from Colerain, some 44" and some 46". Their outside profile on the 20 is the same as their 16 so you end up with a barrel that is about a half pound lighter.

 

[Rob M.]

The English Trade gun , 5 1/2 pds. 40" barrel , 20 ga.

 

[user 61820]

Ken Netting was making some proper barrels at one time. Rob Miller was using them, and turning out 40" guns that were in the 5-5.5# range. Stock contour and thickness also a contributing factor. Lawyers get involved with liability, and throws everything out of whack.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

I saw some of Nettings barrels, they looked good. I don't think I ever used one.