Thread: Hawkins 45cal Black Powder project

Was the rod ferrule used as the key shoulder and is the ferrule hidden inside the stock ?

So it was brazed and I guess that wasn't quite strong enough
I would bore through both ends of the ferrule and tap a small countesunk screw into the barrel at each end only in the edge against the barrel.
There would be 2 small holes at the top visible for the screw drive to go in through.
3 or 4 full threads and some locktite and it will be better than new
You just need to be careful not to leave any screw head to bind up against the ram rod when it goes in