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Barrel boring and breech plug threading process

Jim described the in-house barrel process as first boring the barrel and threading it for a breech plug on a lathe, then machining the whole barrel including the breech plug in basically two setups.

Category: Parts & ComponentsTopics: Lock, Barrel, Jim KiblerLast verified: 2026-07-25Also called: lock, flintlock, firing mechanism, barrel, tube

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