Snakeoil
Well-Known Member
I need some help. I bought an original High Wall in .218 Bee. My plan was to rebarrel to .30 WCF or .32-40. Closer inspection of the rifle revealed that the barrel is stamped A. Hubalek. Some of you may recognize the name. The man was a champion shooter from the early 1900's and into the 30's and was recognized as building the best .22 rimfire barrels available at the time. He was most famous for building target rifles with his barrels on Ballard actions. But he also built Hepburns and other brands. He was based in Brooklyn.
Standard twist for .218 Bee is 1:16. I measured the twist in this barrel at 1:14. That could make it a .22 rechambered to .218. Or Hubalek saw promise is a faster twist to use bigger bullets and built this High Wall for that caliber.
Does anyone have any info on Hubalek's rifles? Not much on the internet. I've started talking to guys at Wilton. But since he was primarily associated with .22 rimfire, there is not a lot of interest in his guns. I have a friend who is a serious .22 guy and I understand he has several Hubaleks in his collection. I would hate to break up a special rifle. I'd rather sell it for what it is worth and put the money into an even better High Wall in .32-40.
Any info would be appreciated.
Standard twist for .218 Bee is 1:16. I measured the twist in this barrel at 1:14. That could make it a .22 rechambered to .218. Or Hubalek saw promise is a faster twist to use bigger bullets and built this High Wall for that caliber.
Does anyone have any info on Hubalek's rifles? Not much on the internet. I've started talking to guys at Wilton. But since he was primarily associated with .22 rimfire, there is not a lot of interest in his guns. I have a friend who is a serious .22 guy and I understand he has several Hubaleks in his collection. I would hate to break up a special rifle. I'd rather sell it for what it is worth and put the money into an even better High Wall in .32-40.
Any info would be appreciated.