A step-by-step guide for replacing the barrel of a deactivated war trophy rifle. Over the years I've seen many otherwise fine rifles with poor barrels sell cheap because barrels are usually the most expensive part on the gun and the gunsmith’s labor to install it was never going to be less than a C-note for the most simple replacement job. Vintage 20th century bolt-action military rifles are among the easiest and most economical to re-barrel. It's not particularly hard, as long as you have a replacement barrel and the right tools. Though you can change a barrel with a bench...