used barrel No 1 Mk III
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Topic: used barrel No 1 Mk III
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Subject: used barrel No 1 Mk III
Date Posted: July 05 2013 at 5:02am
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What is a good used barrel No 1 Mk III with rear and front site bases worth? I was offered one but at $65.00 it is a little rich for me, I think. Ed ------------- Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts. |
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Posted By: Canuck
Date Posted: July 05 2013 at 5:45am
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I'd say $65 is about right for a good useable barrel with both sights. ------------- Castles made of sand slip into the sea.....eventually |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: July 05 2013 at 6:31am
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I will see if he / she will negotiate on the price. Thanks Canuck! ------------- Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts. |
Posted By: Canuck
Date Posted: July 05 2013 at 6:36am
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Any indications on the condition of the bores Paddy? As a comparison, well maybe not a fair comparison but a couple years ago I bought 3 #4 barrels with front sights. The bores were excellent, shiny with deep 2 grooves for $75 each plus shipping from a Canadian address. 2 of them are Longbranch's and one is a Maltby. ------------- Castles made of sand slip into the sea.....eventually |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: July 05 2013 at 8:16am
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It had a nice bore when I check by just holding it up to the inside store light. I will bring a bore light when I go back. ------------- Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts. |
Posted By: muffett.2008
Date Posted: July 05 2013 at 5:58pm
| Grab it, I would pay up to $250 over here. |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: July 05 2013 at 10:02pm
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Wow! I take it you can not import barrels? ------------- Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts. |
Posted By: muffett.2008
Date Posted: July 06 2013 at 6:19pm
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Getting them in is ok with a bit of paperwork, getting them out from there is a big no.
While there are a fair few around, the buggers that own them know how to milk the best price.
It's almost cheaper to have a new one made.......except it's not quite the same. |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: July 06 2013 at 10:27pm
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I guess it comes down to the old rule of supply and demand. ------------- Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts. |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: July 06 2013 at 11:32pm
I just heard a rumor that Lithgow is making a run of No1 barrels. They may even be making some new No1 rifles, if the information is right.
------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: July 06 2013 at 11:57pm
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That would be cool for our Mates from downunda but I do not know if we will see any finished product on this side of the pond. I wish we would. ------------- Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts. |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: July 07 2013 at 1:34am
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I'll bet not. They're probably defined as assault weapon evile death-killer thingies. ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: July 07 2013 at 2:40am
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Rats, rats, big ugly furry rats (My Grandfather favorite curse)! Just my luck. I bet you Hoadie can get them but we can not. ------------- Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts. |
Posted By: LE Owner
Date Posted: August 21 2013 at 1:08pm
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India still manufactures sporting rifles based on the SMLE action, but in an odd ball 8mm chambering. Be nice if they produced a copy of the old BSA sporting rifles for export. |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: August 21 2013 at 9:09pm
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I did buy the barrel, for $35 OTD.
------------- Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts. |
Posted By: Lithgow
Date Posted: August 21 2013 at 9:31pm
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I also heard the rumour about the barrels but haven't heard anything concrete. Don't know anything about no1's, I wouldn't think they would make them again but they are going to manufacture a range of sporting rifles, both rim fire and centre fire. |
Posted By: Canuck
Date Posted: October 27 2013 at 10:39am
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$35 OTD is a steal, you should be happy with that price, I would!!! I have 3 extra excellent bore #4 barrels, all 2 groove with perfect crowns and firing chambers, one LB and the other 2 Maltby. I paid $75 each from Joe Salter a couple years back. I know it is a different model barrel, but just thought I would add that as a reference. ------------- Castles made of sand slip into the sea.....eventually |
Posted By: paddyofurniture
Date Posted: October 27 2013 at 10:43am
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Thanks Canuck! I buy them when I can. Ed
------------- Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts. |
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