unfinished barrel

[Shoeless]

Now that I have settled the price on my Pedersoli 1777 Charleville I have a question. What is the best or easiest way of removing nicks in an unfinished barrel.Steel wool,sand paper or polishing? Thanks in advance.....

 

[Vaino]

Depends on the depth of the nicks. Sometimes it's better to just leave them alone.....file the raised steel surrounding the nick and finish w/ grit paper. If the dents are fairly deep, I'd draw file them...start filing a ways from the dent so you can blend them it. If they're shallow, use various grades of grit paper and use it like you're shining shoes....Fred

 

[Shoeless]

They are pretty light/shallow and I considered leaving them alone but if there was an easy fix I would attemp it....

 

[Many Klatch]

Nicks in a barrel are patina. Leave them alone. You will add more nicks and scrapes as you use the gun.

Many Klatch

 

[Shoeless]

That's true enough....

 

[George T.]

Yes indeed we do! Geo. T.

 

[Semisane]

Even a really bad barrel can be nicely revived.

Here's a job recovering a badly rusted and pitted one. http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/black-powder-reference-forum/368273-refinishing-rusty-barrel.html

 

[Swede50]

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