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The Brownells Barrel Liner Drill in .38-40 is a precision gunsmithing tool built for gunsmiths and serious shooters tackling barrel restoration and relining work on vintage or worn firearms. If you're bringing an old .38-40 back to life or replacing a shot-out barrel, this high-speed steel drill creates the exact bore geometry needed for a tight, consistent fit when installing a barrel liner—the foundation of accurate, reliable shooting after a repair.
Precision matters when you're relining a barrel. This drill is machined to exacting tolerances and designed to bore straight and true, minimizing the variances that can throw off accuracy or cause fitment issues. With a 15-1/16" overall length and a 1" pilot, it's sized to handle barrels up to 25" long, giving you the reach you need for most rifle projects. The .38-40 version features a 0.391" pilot diameter and 0.593" major diameter—the exact specs required for proper liner installation on .38-40 Winchester barrels.
High-speed steel construction means this drill stands up to the demands of repeated use, whether you're a professional gunsmith or a dedicated hobbyist working in your shop. It arrives in a protective plastic case, ready to be part of your gunsmithing toolkit. Brownells barrel liner drills have earned a solid reputation among restorers for their consistent performance and the clean, uniform bores they produce—critical when you're preserving a firearm's authenticity while restoring its function.
| Material | High-Speed Steel |
| Overall Length | 15-1/16" |
| Pilot Diameter | 0.391" |
| Major Diameter | 0.593" (15.1mm) |
| Pilot Length | 1" |
| Maximum Barrel Length | 25" |
| Caliber | .38-40 Winchester |
| Case | Plastic |
Brownells offers barrel liner drills in multiple calibers including .22, .25-20, .38-40, and .44-40. This particular drill is caliber-specific to .38-40 Winchester barrels.
The .38-40 liner drill can work on barrels up to 25" in length, making it suitable for most rifle relining projects.
The drill comes in a protective plastic case to keep it organized and protected in your shop.
Yes. The high-speed steel construction and precision machining make it reliable for both professional gunsmithing work and dedicated hobbyist restoration projects.
SKU: 194200155 • Weight: 0.85oz






Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Brownells Barrel Liner Drill in .38-40 is a precision gunsmithing tool built for gunsmiths and serious shooters tackling barrel restoration and relining work on vintage or worn firearms. If you're bringing an old .38-40 back to life or replacing a shot-out barrel, this high-speed steel drill creates the exact bore geometry needed for a tight, consistent fit when installing a barrel liner—the foundation of accurate, reliable shooting after a repair.
Precision matters when you're relining a barrel. This drill is machined to exacting tolerances and designed to bore straight and true, minimizing the variances that can throw off accuracy or cause fitment issues. With a 15-1/16" overall length and a 1" pilot, it's sized to handle barrels up to 25" long, giving you the reach you need for most rifle projects. The .38-40 version features a 0.391" pilot diameter and 0.593" major diameter—the exact specs required for proper liner installation on .38-40 Winchester barrels.
High-speed steel construction means this drill stands up to the demands of repeated use, whether you're a professional gunsmith or a dedicated hobbyist working in your shop. It arrives in a protective plastic case, ready to be part of your gunsmithing toolkit. Brownells barrel liner drills have earned a solid reputation among restorers for their consistent performance and the clean, uniform bores they produce—critical when you're preserving a firearm's authenticity while restoring its function.
| Material | High-Speed Steel |
| Overall Length | 15-1/16" |
| Pilot Diameter | 0.391" |
| Major Diameter | 0.593" (15.1mm) |
| Pilot Length | 1" |
| Maximum Barrel Length | 25" |
| Caliber | .38-40 Winchester |
| Case | Plastic |
Brownells offers barrel liner drills in multiple calibers including .22, .25-20, .38-40, and .44-40. This particular drill is caliber-specific to .38-40 Winchester barrels.
The .38-40 liner drill can work on barrels up to 25" in length, making it suitable for most rifle relining projects.
The drill comes in a protective plastic case to keep it organized and protected in your shop.
Yes. The high-speed steel construction and precision machining make it reliable for both professional gunsmithing work and dedicated hobbyist restoration projects.
SKU: 194200155 • Weight: 0.85oz
