I have a fairly early model No. 1 that was in .243 caliber. It was later changed to have a muzzleloading .45 caliber barrel on it. I bought it this way. I have the original barrel.
I would like to put on in its place a Ruger No. 1 45-70 barrel. I have two of these. Is this reasonably easily done? Is there a great deal of work/time/expense to rebarrel to the 45-70?
I live in western Ohio, is there a Ruger gunsmith in that area of the country or could most gunsmiths do this?
The two 45-70 barrels are bare to the extent no ejector/extractor. One has the front sight, barrel band but no rear mount. The other barrel has had the front sight removed, barrel band removed, no rear sight and would need reblued.
Any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
I would like to put on in its place a Ruger No. 1 45-70 barrel. I have two of these. Is this reasonably easily done? Is there a great deal of work/time/expense to rebarrel to the 45-70?
I live in western Ohio, is there a Ruger gunsmith in that area of the country or could most gunsmiths do this?
The two 45-70 barrels are bare to the extent no ejector/extractor. One has the front sight, barrel band but no rear mount. The other barrel has had the front sight removed, barrel band removed, no rear sight and would need reblued.
Any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks