Would you use an original gun barrel to build a new gun ?

[Trapper1993]

thank you everyone for the replies. the breech area looks great after cleaning the rust from it. i will proof test it safely and i will update you all when it's done

 

[IanH]

Did you pull the ball?

 

[SDSmlf]

thank you everyone for the replies. the breech area looks great after cleaning the rust from it. i will proof test it safely and i will update you all when it's done

You don’t mention in your update whether or not you removed the breech plug? Unless I missed it in an earlier post.

 

[SDSmlf]

Did you pull the ball?

Don’t believe OP mentioned a stuck ball.

 

[The Crisco Kid]

So sorry , since we have no cell svc. here , I don't own a phone that takes photo's.

That's why I have a regular camera. I can take better pictures and put them here. There are used reconditioned digital cameras for sale online for not too much money.

 

[IanH]

Don’t believe OP mentioned a stuck ball.

He didn't, I did back on page one. That barrel should have a patent breech and it sure looks like a lead ball sitting down there in that first photo. If so, it would be a really good idea to get the ball and possible charge out of there before making any decisions about whether the barrel is useable or rotted to oblivion behind the ball.

 

[Trapper1993]

Did you pull the ball?

i did not see a ball. it looks like this is the breech as i can see the hole where the percussion cap vents into the barrel on the left. tried using a ball puller just in case and it was not able to grab anything. evaporust removed the rest of the rust from the breech

 

[Trapper1993]

You don’t mention in your update whether or not you removed the breech plug? Unless I missed it in an earlier post.

I have not removed the breech plug yet. it looks like it could be removed but it will take quite a lot of effort. i am going to remove it and the nipple to get a better look at the breech before I proof test it

 

[bpd303]

To answer the thread title...absolutely... I have rebuilt several (new stock) over the years.
I would soak the breech plug in Kroil or a 50/50 mix of Dexron II and acetone for a while before trying to remove it.