[LAWCOP]

Talking to a guy who said he has a brand new Winchester M14 bbl and it is dated 1965. Has never been on a reciever.

Any idea what is might be worth??? I have never bought a bbl for one yet and if I can get a good deal I will take him up on it.
He hasn't given me a price yet. Think he doesn't really know himself.

Thanks

 

[Cheetahman]

They go from 275 to 375 on epay, when you can find one. Good Luck!!!

 

[wdigeorge]

Cheetahman's about right on the price....you can expect to pay up to $375 for a Winchester M14 barrel.

Here is one auctioned that closed for $366 a couple of weeks ago:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&category=31709&sspagename=STRK:MEBWA:IT&rd=1

 

[Lamey]

ide never use ebay for a guide on m14 prices, generally way over market. I have recently bought SAK and TRW barrels, both new, NOT take offs, for $250. Bought a like new Winchester for $175 recently as well, but that is a good deal in todays market. I wouldnt go over 300, even if it were made yesturday. Especially in light of the fact that at least 2 major barrel makers are coming out with USGI spec Chrome lined barrels, for just over 200.

 

[warbird]

There's just something about having an original USGI barrel that comnmercial barrels don't give ya. Oh yeah, a little history, collectors value, etc.

I'd never pay over $300 either unless it's a SAK barrel but, USGI barrels are getting harder to find now days, especially in new condition. I'd check the T&E and ME before ya buy it though if possible.

 

[Bill Ricca]

To LAWCOP: Can you confirm that date? It sounds very late for a Winchester. If it is 1965, it means Winchester had a spare parts contract that late. Is he sure its an M14 Barrel? Thanks

 

[LAWCOP]

ACTUALLY he has 3 bbls

had them in my hands last night. He made a mistake on the date.

all carry the number 7790190 (part number I guess)

Winchester Mar 61 9R
Winchester Dec 62 30R
&
HK 5-62-X

Did H&K build bbls for them?????
also what do the 9R and 30R mean?
what are they worth? wants to know if I want them all.
thanks

 

[Lamey]

the later is an "HR" Harrington Richardson barrel.

 

[LAWCOP]

I THOUGHT it would actually be HR also but I was looking at it under a set of those magnifying lenses.
THe only thing I can think of is the "R" stamp wasn't properly alligned because it really really really looks like a "K" even under magnification.

 

[Bill Ricca]

A mis-struck R can look like a K. 1965 just sounded too late.

 

[warbird]

ACTUALLY he has 3 bbls
what are they worth? wants to know if I want them all.
thanks

Oh yeah, you want them all.
Better get them now or you'll wish you did.

Ever hear
coulda, woulda, shoulda ??? :mrgreen: