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cwbrel · Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:11 am Post subject: Plugged barrel

I just got a 24th series Kokura, that is all matching but has a plugged barrel (I knew it upfront). The plug seems to be about a 12" segment of soft metal. Any thoughts about removing it? I don't plan to use it as a shooter (although...). The tip is broken off the firing pin, but that is something that can be fixed or just replaced for 'field use'.
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riceone · Joined: Aug 22 2003 Posts: 86 Location: Mississippi Delta

Without seeing a picture I assume the metal is put in from the front. If there is no evidence of a weld I would think it could be forced back out. If its solder, some heat to the barrel while pushing with a rod from the chamber end might do it. If you can send me a picture of two to
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gwsiii · Joined: Aug 21 2003 Posts: 2228 Location: Hayden, AL

Riceone Thanks for the input! Also be sure they didn't do anything to the receiver. There have been a few that in addition to plugging the barrel, and clipping the firing pin, had something done to the receiver under the wood. Trey
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cwbrel · Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 2:17 pm Post subject:

The receiver looks fine. The metal looks gray, sorry can't get a picture from down the barrel that shows it. It's soft as I was able to get a sharp probe into it by hand. I was thinking lead, but could well be solder. What would be a good heat source so as not to cause damage? The plug seems to be able 12" long so I'm going to be heating a pretty good length.

Thanks guys.
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