Earl Burlin
03-04-2016, 11:20 PM
Hello everyone! I am the proud (very proud) new owner of an M1842 Aston Johnson martial pistol:
http://s18.postimg.org/5676rcrbt/20160302_171910.jpg
Right now, the gun is headed to Lodgewood Mfg. for some minor stock and lock repair. When I get it back, it will be in prime shooting shape... except the bore. The bore on this gun is quite rusted, and there is deep pitting throughout. As is, it measured .555", on the large side for a .54 caliber pistol.
I am thinking about getting the bore on this pistol relined by someone good at it such as Robert Hoyt. I would like to get it relined to .540" caliber, that way it can share components with my Pedersoli made M1805 Harpers Ferry percussion conversion smoothbore pistol. I am looking for any inputs on this, whether or not you think it's a good idea, and any recommendations on were to send it to have this done. Lodgewood does not reline bores.
I plan to use this in the smoothbore pistol matches, and for range use as well. Thanks so much for the help everyone!
V/r
Earl Burlin
http://s18.postimg.org/5676rcrbt/20160302_171910.jpg
Right now, the gun is headed to Lodgewood Mfg. for some minor stock and lock repair. When I get it back, it will be in prime shooting shape... except the bore. The bore on this gun is quite rusted, and there is deep pitting throughout. As is, it measured .555", on the large side for a .54 caliber pistol.
I am thinking about getting the bore on this pistol relined by someone good at it such as Robert Hoyt. I would like to get it relined to .540" caliber, that way it can share components with my Pedersoli made M1805 Harpers Ferry percussion conversion smoothbore pistol. I am looking for any inputs on this, whether or not you think it's a good idea, and any recommendations on were to send it to have this done. Lodgewood does not reline bores.
I plan to use this in the smoothbore pistol matches, and for range use as well. Thanks so much for the help everyone!
V/r
Earl Burlin