Enfield Gunsmithing - No.4 Bore-Chrome Lined??

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No.4 Bore-Chrome Lined??

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Topic: No.4 Bore-Chrome Lined??

Posted By: thresher_593
Subject: No.4 Bore-Chrome Lined??
Date 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.

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Hiding out in the Northwest corner of Southeast Ohio

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Posted By: Lithgow
Date 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.

Posted By: Tony
Date 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.

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Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date 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

Posted By: thresher_593
Date 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!

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Hiding out in the Northwest corner of Southeast Ohio

Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: March 04 2009 at 11:26am

Bogus I agree, good luck on your next find.