45-70 Trapdoor

[alfajim]

Why not just have the barrel re-lined?
Gary

Gary with the exception of the first little bit inside from the muzzle the rest of the bore looks to be like brand new. The barrel appears to have been used very little there are only faint barrel band marks on it and the bottom of the barrel is perfect with good color.
My initial thought was to shorten it to 30" and remount the front sight so it duplicated the Cadet barrel so the rear sight marking would work the same.
I also got a shortened stock to fit the shorter barrel and it still would look original at first glance.

Jim