Ohio Ord 1918a3 BAR

[Orlando]

Anyone have one?? Found one for sale locally and "might" take a look at it. Comes with 7 -20 round mags extra Bakelite stock ,cleaning kit ,asst gunners 6 pocket belt marked Colt 1918.Rifle
Barrel is marked NE 1944
What should I be looking for, and whats a used one worth?
Thanks guys

[Prince Humperdink]

JBassmaster has one.He loves it.

[cuppednlocked]

You guys are my heros!

[Schriv]

They sell for $4K new with two mags. The last used one that sold on Gunbroker went for $3600 just over a month ago.

[Orlando]

The last used one that sold on Gunbroker went for $3600 just over a month ago.

Do you remember was it a newer model or a older one with mostly USGI parts?
The one I am thinking about has a serial #81

[Prince Humperdink]

Do you remember was it a newer model or a older one with mostly USGI parts?
The one I am thinking about has a serial #81

Just Buy it.You know You want it and with Your wealth,money is no issue ;)

[Orlando]

Ya thats the problem. I'm trying to figure out what to sell so I can buy it.
Not sure its worth it or not. Would be a "cool"" factor but not sure how long that would last

[cuppednlocked]

Would be a "cool"" factor but not sure how long that would last

In my book, "a long damn time"!

[Orlando]

In my book, "a long damn time"!

Or until the ammo runs out :)

[jak]

What kind of ammo is recommended ? surplus or commercial ?

[toolman]

What you going to sell?? HMM, HMM, what you going to sell??? Please tell me... Peace toolman

[Schriv]

As best I can recall, the one I was looking at on GB was an early version. It had seen some use, but not very much.
I wanted it bad, but didn't have the $3K+ it was going to take to get it at that time.

[Orlando]

Heres a pic, still havent decided .
Extra Bakelite stock, 7 mags and 1918 Colt belt
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/Garandlover/bar20005-1.jpg

[cuppednlocked]

Can I borrow it if you get it?

[VitSports6]

BadASS!
I know nothing about them, But it looks like a great find.

[Orlando]

Can I borrow it if you get it?

I'm now taking Donations :)

[Schriv]

That is a nice looking set-up. Too bad my year end bonus check is already spoken for....

[jbassmaster18]

I have one and I LOVE it. I reenact with it all the time. I paid $3750 for mine with one mag (used) I bought mags from Ohio Ordnance for $15 each. They eat just about any type of ammo. I shoot swanson blanks and HXP through it. If it has a ww2 barrel on it BUY IT. what does he want for it???

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/314835_1911544602283_1651936844_1618254_992060528_ n.jpg


On the beach during the Conneaut event: (im on the far right in the fox hold reloading "the beast")

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/312601_279028475456523_100000481187091_1172542_715 6300_n.jpg

[Orlando]

USGI barrel marked NE 1944 , 7- 20 round mags , extra Bakelite stock ,cleaning kit , 6 pocket belt marked Colt 1918. Seller wants $3850.00 but I'm more comfortable around $3500.00 .
The serial is different than most I have seen ,its 081A3

[jbassmaster18]

Well look at it this way:

A ww2 BAR barrel: $300-$400 alone The gun is $4000 brand new ALL repro parts even barrel. This one will most likely have USGI parts. That extra stock is at least $100 to $200, the mags are another $140, and the belt is a WW1 belt, that has been updated and used during WW2, Prolly about $75 to $100. So its at least $4500 worth of stuff. If I didnt already have one, I'd buy it no questions asked without haggling on the price. BUT thats just my .02

[Orlando]

In this economy at this time of year its not selling, dont think he has had any tire kickers but me. I will give it some serious thought, thanks for your input

[jbassmaster18]

No problem. Offer him $3500 and if you get it, you STOLE it for that price. Especially since it has USGI parts. Those command more of a premium. Mine has a Korean War barrel on it. If you need any more help on it, fell free to PM me and I'll send you my Cell number.

[Punch The Clown]

Funny thing is I don't think it will qualify as an "assault weapon" anywhere in the country. Doesn't have any of the evil features. How ironic.

[Cal30M1]

Funny thing is I don't think it will qualify as an "assault weapon" anywhere in the country. Doesn't have any of the evil features. How ironic.

CA friendly? PRICELESS!

O put a 5 round clip in it and you can hunt with it!

[cuppednlocked]

I'd love to roll up to a Garand match with that bad boy! Unfold the bipod and let her rip!!!

[mikebaker1129]

I tend to agree with O on this one. Economy is in the dumps and Christmas is right around the corner. Not alot of folks have $3500-3850 to fork over for a rifle.

A BAR and a Barrett 82A1 are on my short list of dream rifles .Both have gone up in $ since I was single and had cash to burn .

[Orlando]

I heard back from Ohio Ordnance, they were confused by the receiver stamping
They figured it must have started out as a blued A1918 and someone parked it and converted it into a 1918a3
I passed on it and it has since sold

[KnickKnack]

Hey, JBass! Good to see you! :)

Just a quick question, do you value your left hand????

[KnickKnack]

Funny thing is I don't think it will qualify as an "assault weapon" anywhere in the country. Doesn't have any of the evil features. How ironic.

It would qualify in the People's Republic of New York with that bi-pod on it.