Interesting Toradar Barrel

Pukka Bundook · 10th February 2018, 08:46 PM

Steve, When I replied above, your pictures after etching did not show for some reason. That is Beautiful work!!!

Now I had not though about dung or dirt as a filler! At least with my "chamberless " one I don't have to worry about germ warfare. :-)

I do recall reading, I think in Elgood, that these took longer to load because of the chambers, but it does not go on to say why....or How they were loaded. I will look at your link, and thank you for that!

R

Edited to add S**t works! LOL!

Steve,

Yesterday I tried out a terrible old toraor that I'd been working on. Had to fine-bore the barrel as it was very rough.
It is Very lightly stocked and had parts missing.
Anyway, after the usual safety test, I loaded it as they did in the video, with dried cow manure as wadding, and it went off like greased lightning! Accuracy -wise wasn't brilliant, as it seems to be shooting "off" a bit. May need the barrel straightening a bit
This one has a constricted chamber, so the wadding was required, but it Does work......also the barrel remained dry and less greasy than with normal wadding...

archer · 12th February 2018, 02:42 AM

Hey Richard so S**T Happens to be the answer. Wow who knew!! Editing was why you hadn't seen photos on previous post, an afterthought to insure you or others will know a rinse that works. Too funny, sometimes we just have to do it the old way. I've been catching up on your old posts your doing great restoring these guns. The one I bought in England is waiting to see if i can add to the 3 gun limit i'll be paying for, anyway I thought the stock was broken may not be after seeing your posts. You have definitely made my day. Jump in if you see something at auction. Steve

Pukka Bundook · 12th February 2018, 03:06 AM

Steve,

Somewhere in your first sentence above, there is a Tee shirt slogan!

Not sure on the why's and wherefores of the 3 gun limit, but it may be into the US things work differently.
If you need a name of a lassie who handles such transactions, drop me a line.

I had mine shipped into the US as well, then up here by road, as Canada will only allow "Firearms" (and that is Any form of gun, no matter how old,) to come into the country via Air Canada, and there is a very stiff lock-up price for this service.

By surface mail, we have greater lee-way as long as not in a rush!

Looking at your stock it appears to have broken just in front of the normal join. (Not All are so joined, but a majority I'd say) It looks a very fine and strong barrel, and the break looks clean, even if sadly fresh. It looks like it should repair without much bother I'd say.

We do see many more of these interestig arms in the UK than over here. again, rather sadly!

I missed a rather unusual one a while back. Will put up a photo if I still have it.

I am a bit surprised Rick has not joined in. I will see if I can dig him up!

All best,

Richard.

Edited to say, that on looking at the one above, It is nearly positive to have come from Jaipur /Amber. It has all the hallmarks, and is a lovely piece!

archer · 12th February 2018, 04:26 AM

Richard,
The Shipping company will ship up to three guns for the same price as the one. I guess British law requires a gun dealer to ship by air. I think the US only needs it shipped thru an import center This barrel and others are coming DHL out of India just fine. oh I sent an EMail thru forum Steve

Pukka Bundook · 12th February 2018, 06:13 AM

Steve,

I have sent you some shipping info. Hope it helps. :-)

All the best,

R.

10th February 2018, 08:46 PM	#1
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Steve, When I replied above, your pictures after etching did not show for some reason. That is Beautiful work!!! Now I had not though about dung or dirt as a filler! At least with my "chamberless " one I don't have to worry about germ warfare. :-) I do recall reading, I think in Elgood, that these took longer to load because of the chambers, but it does not go on to say why....or How they were loaded. I will look at your link, and thank you for that! R Edited to add S*t works! LOL! Steve, Yesterday I tried out a terrible old toraor that I'd been working on. Had to fine-bore the barrel as it was very rough. It is Very lightly stocked and had parts missing. Anyway, after the usual safety test, I loaded it as they did in the video, with dried cow manure as wadding, and it went off like greased lightning! Accuracy -wise wasn't brilliant, as it seems to be shooting "off" a bit. May need the barrel straightening a bit This one has a constricted chamber, so the wadding was required, but it Does work......also the barrel remained dry and less greasy than with normal wadding... Last edited by Pukka Bundook; 11th February 2018 at 02:44 PM.*

12th February 2018, 02:42 AM	#2
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	wadding Hey Richard so S**T Happens to be the answer. Wow who knew!! Editing was why you hadn't seen photos on previous post, an afterthought to insure you or others will know a rinse that works. Too funny, sometimes we just have to do it the old way. I've been catching up on your old posts your doing great restoring these guns. The one I bought in England is waiting to see if i can add to the 3 gun limit i'll be paying for, anyway I thought the stock was broken may not be after seeing your posts. You have definitely made my day. Jump in if you see something at auction. Steve Attached Images

12th February 2018, 04:26 AM	#4
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	info Richard, The Shipping company will ship up to three guns for the same price as the one. I guess British law requires a gun dealer to ship by air. I think the US only needs it shipped thru an import center This barrel and others are coming DHL out of India just fine. oh I sent an EMail thru forum Steve Last edited by archer; 12th February 2018 at 04:40 AM.

12th February 2018, 06:13 AM	#5
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Steve, I have sent you some shipping info. Hope it helps. :-) All the best, R. Last edited by Pukka Bundook; 13th February 2018 at 04:20 AM.

12th February 2018, 03:06 AM	#3
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Steve, Somewhere in your first sentence above, there is a Tee shirt slogan! Not sure on the why's and wherefores of the 3 gun limit, but it may be into the US things work differently. If you need a name of a lassie who handles such transactions, drop me a line. I had mine shipped into the US as well, then up here by road, as Canada will only allow "Firearms" (and that is Any form of gun, no matter how old,) to come into the country via Air Canada, and there is a very stiff lock-up price for this service. By surface mail, we have greater lee-way as long as not in a rush! Looking at your stock it appears to have broken just in front of the normal join. (Not All are so joined, but a majority I'd say) It looks a very fine and strong barrel, and the break looks clean, even if sadly fresh. It looks like it should repair without much bother I'd say. We do see many more of these interestig arms in the UK than over here. again, rather sadly! I missed a rather unusual one a while back. Will put up a photo if I still have it. I am a bit surprised Rick has not joined in. I will see if I can dig him up! All best, Richard. Edited to say, that on looking at the one above, It is nearly positive to have come from Jaipur /Amber. It has all the hallmarks, and is a lovely piece!