Saiga 12 Gauge problem

[williamrights]

So I put my saiga up for sale and had it sold on Gunbroker. I went to box it up when I noticed something in the barrel. Mind you it has sat in my safe since purchase. I was going to clean and put my bore light in it. Where the gastube clamps onto the barrel it appears there is a divet. As if they welded something there and went through the barrel. Needless to say I called the buyer and infomed him and there went that sale for a tidy profit. What I need to know is who around fort Wayne gunsmith wise can swap out the barrel or if there are any known issues with this that saiga can remedy. Thank you in advance for any information you can provide.

 

[Martin Draco]

You don't need a new barrel. If it's a new gun, it's most likely just a burr from the gas ports being drilled.

 

[indyartisan]

Hole for the gas port

 

[williamrights]

I am the biggest moron on the planet. Thanks for clearing this up. I have AKs and never noticed but the hole is noticeable in a 12 gauge.