No.4 Bore-Chrome Lined??

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   Are the barrels of the No. 4 rifles chrome lined? I just got a deal on a No.4 that a guy was selling. The rifle has no stock or furniture, just the barrel, receiver, bolt, magazine & trigger group. It looks to be in very good shape, two groove barrel with a pretty shiny bore. I'm thinking I'll stick it in a composite stock & scope it but before I do I want to refinish the metal.I'm leaning towards parkerizing. If I do, and the bore isn't chromed, I'll need to pick up some stoppers to seal the barrel. Any info you can give would be appreciated.

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thresher_593 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September 21 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 136	Post Options Post Reply Quote thresher_593 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: No.4 Bore-Chrome Lined?? Posted: February 23 2009 at 11:33am
	Are the barrels of the No. 4 rifles chrome lined? I just got a deal on a No.4 that a guy was selling. The rifle has no stock or furniture, just the barrel, receiver, bolt, magazine & trigger group. It looks to be in very good shape, two groove barrel with a pretty shiny bore. I'm thinking I'll stick it in a composite stock & scope it but before I do I want to refinish the metal.I'm leaning towards parkerizing. If I do, and the bore isn't chromed, I'll need to pick up some stoppers to seal the barrel. Any info you can give would be appreciated.
	Hiding out in the Northwest corner of Southeast Ohio

Lithgow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: October 25 2005 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 1417	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lithgow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 23 2009 at 3:08pm
	I have never heard of a chrome lined bore on a No4. Unless it is an aftermarket barrel in which case, I guess it could be but I seriously doubt it. Sounds like you may have come across a pristine bore.

Tony Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Moderator Joined: April 18 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 3256	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tony Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 23 2009 at 8:09pm
	Never heard of a chromed lined barrel on an enfield but it's a brilliant idea. My lads new Dragunov has a chrome lined barrel makes for easy cleaning and it should last him a lifetime.
	Rottie (PitBulls dad.) “If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons Born free taxed to death!!!

Cookie Monster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Joined: January 22 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cookie Monster Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February 23 2009 at 9:12pm
	I have never heard of a chromed lined factory issued barrel. I'm sure there is a few aftermarket versions out there. Con grats on an excellent find there with that bore in that condition

thresher_593 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September 21 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 136	Post Options Post Reply Quote thresher_593 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 04 2009 at 10:19am
	Well, the guy crayfished on me and backed out of the deal. I'm pretty certain he got a higher offer but he didn't give me a chance match it. Rat!
	Hiding out in the Northwest corner of Southeast Ohio

Cookie Monster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Joined: January 22 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cookie Monster Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 04 2009 at 11:26am
	Bogus I agree, good luck on your next find.