Thirty something years ago at Nottingam Arms Fair (happy days!) for no particular reason I bought three rusty old air rifle barrels on impulse. Like most men, but not women, I never threw them out, and sure enough I found a use for them over the last three years in projects. Now, with a new pistol project in mind I am stuck. The only barrels that seem to be available are expensive replacements for collectable vintage or high-end modern air rifles, when all I need is something rough that I can turn down to pistol size.
So has anyone got an old air rifle barrel that can be as rusty and pitted on the outside as you like as long as the bore is respectable? It can have damaged ends as I only need a useable length of about 10 inches. The calibre is not important, although ,177 would be preferred, and it can be smoothbore or rifled. I will of course be happy to pay a modest price and postage.
Many thanks,
John