Ramsey Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Im looking to shorten my 28" barrel on my springfield and also paint the whole gun black. Any tips or advise? tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I guess i will just use a band saw and cut the barrell down to 18ish inches and sand down the barrel and stock and paint it black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 a springfield shotgun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Duracoat. And Springfield shotgun????????????????????????? Is it the survival rifle/shotgun? http://www.survival-gear-guide.com/image-files/m6-survival-rifle.jpg AKA- M6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 a springfield shotgun? springfield model 67 series e http://www.shootersxchange.com/images/items/full/76577.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Looks like the Ithacas. I don't suggest "cutting" the barrel, but check http://www.midwayusa.com for some shorter barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Looks like the Ithacas. I don't suggest "cutting" the barrel, but check www.midwayusa.com for some shorter barrels. I've tried to find a barrel, does the barrel have to be a springfield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I've tried to find a barrel, does the barrel have to be a springfield? Yeah, I'm not 100% on the Springfields, but I know a Remington and a Mossberg don't swap over parts. But your shotgun looks almost identical to an ithaca. I'd say do a little back ground check on the shotgun itself, but an Ithaca set up MIGHT actually work on it. Ithaca 37 http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/ithaca37hs.jpg Looks somewhat similar in nature from your picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 My 870 used to be a 28" Shot Barrel. I cut the Barrel to 18 1/4". Just in case Johney Law's tape Measure is a little off That Length is from the Barrel Installed in the Receiver. I used Brownells Bake on finish. It has held up very well. Good Luck! :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Yeah, I'm not 100% on the Springfields, but I know a Remington and a Mossberg don't swap over parts. But your shotgun looks almost identical to an ithaca. I'd say do a little back ground check on the shotgun itself, but an Ithaca set up MIGHT actually work on it. Ithaca 37 http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/ithaca37hs.jpg Looks somewhat similar in nature from your picture. OH, the pic is a google image... sorry for the confusion. Its says springfield model 67 series e on the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 My 870 used to be a 28" Shot Barrel. I cut the Barrel to 18 1/4". Just in case Johney Law's tape Measure is a little off That Length is from the Barrel Installed in the Receiver. I used Brownells Bake on finish. It has held up very well. Good Luck! :thumbup: KillJoy How did you cut it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 How did you cut it? A Hacksaw. I then used a grinding ball that was bugger then the bore to smooth the inside of the cut. A good fine cut file smothed up the outside. Finally, some 400 grit sand paper smoothed both. It goes without saying, but do not do this on a rifled barrel... :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Pay Steve to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 I wouldn't hack up a rare gun. Way easier to set up an 870 the way you want it, without using a hacksaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 I wouldn't hack up a rare gun. Way easier to set up an 870 the way you want it, without using a hacksaw. Is my shotgun worth something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 After poking around on Gunbroker, it looks like that is yet another product of Stevens/Savage that's been rebadged. It also appears to not be worth anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 After poking around on Gunbroker, it looks like that is yet another product of Stevens/Savage that's been rebadged. It also appears to not be worth anything. thats kinda what i found. I will be hacking and blasting soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Modification is your only route. My suggestion would be to find another junker if you can, though. Those aren't quite collectible, but they are getting harder to find. IF you want to professionally modify it, pm me. I know just the guy to do it and he's awfully cheap for his services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew2o2 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 the way johny law measures your barrel is by with the bolt shut and inserts a dowel rod down the barrel go 18.5 to be safe or go 14 with a aow tax stamp for 5 bucks last time i checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 the way johny law measures your barrel is by with the bolt shut and inserts a dowel rod down the barrel go 18.5 to be safe or go 14 with a aow tax stamp for 5 bucks last time i checked. If you leave the stock on it, then it's a SBS, which is $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 the way johny law measures your barrel is by with the bolt shut and inserts a dowel rod down the barrel go 18.5 to be safe or go 14 with a aow tax stamp for 5 bucks last time i checked. If you leave the stock on it, then it's a SBS, which is $200. wat?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 wat?? We're talking about NFA (National Firearms Act) weapons. i.e. short barrel shotguns/rifles, suppressors, 'machine guns', etc. They require special payments and rules. Basically, ignore us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 We're talking about NFA (National Firearms Act) weapons. i.e. short barrel shotguns/rifles, suppressors, 'machine guns', etc. They require special payments and rules. Basically, ignore us. lol, you guys are cereal bout your guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonneVille Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Keep your Springfield as is and just buy a shotty with a shorter barrel. Springfields aren't rare YET, but they are getting harder to find and beginning to appreciate in value. Besides which, with a few exceptions, it's almost always better to buy a gun with barrel/mechanism you want rather than modifying your current gun. ARs are one of the exceptions, but only because they are basically modular to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Keep your Springfield as is and just buy a shotty with a shorter barrel. Springfields aren't rare YET, but they are getting harder to find and beginning to appreciate in value. Besides which, with a few exceptions, it's almost always better to buy a gun with barrel/mechanism you want rather than modifying your current gun. ARs are one of the exceptions, but only because they are basically modular to begin with. i will trade the springfield for an 870 or will sell it outright for 300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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