k .22 masterpiece

[marye]

I have a .22 masterpiece 6" bbl. with a bulge in the bbl. 2" in from the muzzle . 1951 mfg. date near perfect bluing.
The gun is near perfect all nos. match including the grips.
One can just feel the bulge and see it inside the bbl.
I was wondering, if I removed the bbl. would there be someone who could cut the bbl. to 4" and re mount the front site. where can I find this person?

Thank you

Bill Ericksen

 

[jmiles1960]

If it were mine, I'd find a used barrel and do a swap.

 

[Spurdann]

How does it shoot? That would be the determining factor for me.

 

[Rodan]

I would contact Nelson Ford in Phoenix, AZ. He is a S&W specialist, and has an affinity for K22s. He would probably not do a barrel cut, but would be top of my list to replace a barrel and may have a line on a replacement.

The Gunsmith, Inc.

 

[Dvus]

Unless it shoots bad, don't screw with it, you'll never be money ahead.

 

[marye]

.22 masterpiece

i would like to keep matching sns. on the gun.
It shoots good . thanks for the info, now to decide .......

Thanks to all.

 

[hkcavalier]

Unfortunately, in this day and age, you'd be better off financially finding a similar gun without the barrel issue and parting out the current one vs. paying a competent gunsmith to do the work you describe. Plus, you'll have a nicer, all-original gun instead of an oddball without collector value. The Internet makes it far too easy to find high condition shooters from the comfort of your desk or living room.

 

[usedkid]

Shoots good don"t mess with it…

 

[H Richard]

The gunsmith (above), could also install a barrel liner, often more accurate than the original.