RE: TC New Englander in BAD Shape
 

ENCOREMAN


I wanted it first....

RE: TC New Englander in BAD Shape
 

Mike AR,
Here's another 50.cal. New Englander barrel listed on ebay. This one has 15hrs. left to bid on and is at $50.00 right now.
The High Plains barrel I gave you url in earleir postis identical to this barrel. I have both rifles and they are interchangeable....guaranteed
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7216953768&rd= 1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Some guys have all the fun:D

RE: TC New Englander in BAD Shape
 

Get a replacement barrel for it. I dont know how much it would be but you could have that barrel bored out to a bigger caliber.:eek:

RE: TC New Englander in BAD Shape
 

sabotloader,
I'd have to go back and read through all the posts to see if you spoke up 1st. LOL :D
It sounds to me now after reading the last thread from MikeARthat a bullet puller might have been used. If it was the type that didn't center it selfin the bore, it might have drifted off into the rifling....nasty [:o]

RE: TC New Englander in BAD Shape
 

sabotloader,
Hey, I just had a brain f_ rt. Mike AR could buy one of the barrels listed on ebay and then turn around and list his barrel.
We could both bid on it to see who wants to play with it themost:D

RE: TC New Englander in BAD Shape
 

ENCOREMAN

I concurr - but I am hoping it is a stuck patch and cleaning jag... If it is your assumption I am not to keen on shooting it out, but off the top of my head I do not have a good alternative. And again if your assumption is correct you are not going to blow it out either...

The breech plug removal is starting to sound better, but that is still my last resort.

If he can get the upper portion of the barrel clear enoughhe might be able to get enoughlight inside to see what might be going on, patch orprojectile....????

RE: TC New Englander in BAD Shape
 

sabotloader,
I echo your thoughts and agree with you 100%

RE: TC New Englander in BAD Shape
 

Mike-I would give TC a call and see what they say.I tried to buy a Green Mountain barrel about a year ago,and they did'nt make one for the NE. What ever you do it is worth savalging. My NE was my first MZ and I still love it.Shoots a Great Plains conical real good. Best of luck.

Charlie

RE: TC New Englander in BAD Shape
 

Here is a NE replacement barrel. It is labled NE.
http://www.foxridgeoutfitters.com/detail.cfm?section=16&subsection=149,173&p roduct=4356

RE: TC New Englander in BAD Shape
 

Chasam60

Dang! there is always somebody that thinks of the sensible thing.

Mikear

I have called TC a couple of times about replacing a current breech plug with a new (because they will not sell them anymore - not evento a licensed gunsmith)- they indicate a flat charge of $85.00 so weigh that against the condition of the bore and what you might be able to purchase someplace else.