Rebarreling in Florida

[newcastleadam]

Morning all!

Citadel finally did another BM59 barrel run, so my project can move forward! Anyone have a M1 Garand/M1A smith who does re-barrelings? Close to Florida would be preferred, but open. Thanks!

[Rarecat]

Bruce Dow...Dow Arms Room in Dade City

ETA...Hello Neighbor

[newcastleadam]

Thanks fellow Gainesvillian, will look into them. Curious if there's any in the Jax area as well.

[newcastleadam]

Talked with them, pretty sure I found my smith

[Rarecat]

I had Bruce re-barrel a Winchester with a criterion barrel and M1D block. Also had him re-blue a 1918 Colt M1911. Both were done expertly and timely.

[newcastleadam]

Ah, thanks for reminding me. Have a Gold Cup 70s needing front sight work.

[newcastleadam]

Took 4 months but my BM59 project is done and I'm.....ok with the end result. Some photos first!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZPzPkgtCYD1f7yjm6

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rcXmkGrGsdu8drJQ7

Next to a Garand for comparisons
https://photos.app.goo.gl/bALN5QMue9FzWsdn9

Based on an original BM59 Winchester receiver, Numrich parts kit, and Sarco new Citadel barrel.

The good:

• Barrel was installed

The indifferent:

• Aesthetic differences with the deactivated full auto bits. Wanted the selector on the build as a visible touch. Might revisit myself later.
• Added wood to the stock to keep bits together. Feel that another solution using more of the original bits would have negated this and allow the inert selector switch

The bad:

• The cost.
• Asked to repark, they only did a few small bits and were unsure exactly what they did. Originally they said they would do everything and match the receiver.
• They said they could install the front barrel band, and instead stacked E-clips (see photo).

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xFMnj9FhzobSgHAQ7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BCED4XUMAqKsWxei7

Original quote was $500, actual cost was $770. Really not happy with the cost related to actual amount of work done, and some of the work choices. No cost breakdown provided, so hard to tell where the money went.

Given a do-over, I'd send the receiver, barrel, and upper handguard to Shuff for professional install and do everything else myself.

[Rarecat]

Sorry Bruce let you down...but your Rifle does look great!

[newcastleadam]

Originally Posted by Rarecat

Sorry Bruce let you down...but your Rifle does look great!

It happens, live and learn. They had some interesting stuff in the shop, but priced a bit high (welcome to a gun store).

I'll be out at Saltwater in StA on Sunday, looking forward to trigger time!