thoughts on this poss trade? seeking guidence from the garand gods

[tpatch]

i have a like new s&w model 27-2 in 3.5in 357mag value is 800-1000.00 i have 650.00 in the gun, the rifle a guy wants to trade me for is a 1942 oct 6 digit springfield m1 garand s/n ending in 911 kinda cool has orig dated 42 barrel great rifliling nice walnut stock with 42 dated boyt leather military sling


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[tpatch]

forgot also has type 2 lock bars on it.... op rod number and trigger group are from a 45 rifle but easy to make correct

[howie]

I'd say do it, mainly because i once traded away an SA six-digit before I knew beans about Garands. I'd bet a six digit is a lot less common than your Smith.

[tpatch]

thinking the same, with this being a date correct reciever, barrel thats also in great shape, and dated boyt sling with correct type 2 lockbars? waiting on the prince or tim to chime in on this deal :)

[Orlando]

Whats the muzzle ,throat wear?
If good barrel and its a rifle you want its a good trade especially since you only have $650.00 in it

[Cal30M1]

In a fuggin heart beat!

[tpatch]

orlando, he said the barrel was in great shape,

[Crazy Horse]

No question, do it.
Cheers

[Punch The Clown]

Do it and don't look back.

[Prince Humperdink]

As long as the barrel specs are good,I'd say that would be worth $650.If You were trying for a higher value,I'd ask if op rod were modified,gas cyl pad chromed?,or if the stock were USGI?Looks like a nice rifle.
Ryan

[seaninmich]

the 6-digit receiver is easy to come by. the value is in the barrel. if the barrel is good, don't hesitate.

[LEAD POISON]

If you decided later to sell the garand you shouldn't have any trouble getting $750.00 or more out of it.

[tpatch]

prince. the pad is not chromed he sent a pic, stock has no markings on it except for a painted rack number, he said barrel was awesome grooves ive seen the boyt 42 slings going for around 200.00 alone on fleabay:o

[Prince Humperdink]

prince. the pad is not chromed he sent a pic, stock has no markings on it except for a painted rack number, he said barrel was awesome grooves ive seen the boyt 42 slings going for around 200.00 alone on fleabay:o

With that info,I'd say definitely.barrel and sling could almost cover what You have in Yours.
Ryan

[tpatch]

to ask a dumb question whats the def if it has a chrome pad or not?

[Prince Humperdink]

to ask a dumb question whats the def if it has a chrome pad or not?

do You mean what is a chromed pad,or what the price difference is?

[tpatch]

yes sir... i only have 650 in the 27... seen them from 800 to 1000.00 was looking at getting a cmp field grade but it wouldnt have a correct lockbar set, orig barrel or correct dated 42 boyt sling what would the def in price iff chromed pad i know this one is not chromed dose this mean its a orig barrel?

[Prince Humperdink]

Barrels that are un chromed have a better chance of being original,as after the War any rifles being rebuilt and some replacement barrels were chromed,that is why it is more rare to find unchromed.Even if it was replaced during the War,it was early enough to get old style.I can't give You a price difference,but it is considerable.
Ryan

[tpatch]

thanks prince.... REALLY leaning towards doing the trade... guy said it was bought from a guy on cmp board along time ago he has several garands and always wanted a 27 snubby, i think with the serial number ending in 911 kinds cool... date correct unchromed barrel pad, date correct sling still useable its worth at least 650.00 i have in the 27?

[howie]

I would think the lock bar sight would boost it's value, also.

[Schriv]

I'd make that trade in a heartbeat.

[tpatch]

HUGE THANKS TO ALL WHO ASSISTED WITH ADVICE.. trade in the works wil post pics when i get it as well as things ill need to fully restore i know ill need a oprod and trigger group or housing there from a 45

[llurpirate]

Looks like a good deal. If you are happy all are happy.

[tpatch]

was told barrel graded less than 3 rifling is mirror will post pics when it gets here

[smc51]

I'd do it, I once traded a model 28 S&W 6 inch blue for a heavy barrel 22.250.

[CollectorChris]

Great trade, wish someone would make me an offer like that!

[tpatch]

MADE THE TRADE....the m1 is on her way to me whould get it mid week ill be posting lots of close pics of ehr i cant wait..... huge smiles here....regreted making it for a min or so BUT finding a orig 42 m1 with its orig barrel in great shape with correct lockbars and boyt 42 usable military sling? think i made the right choice....

[Prince Humperdink]

MADE THE TRADE....the m1 is on her way to me whould get it mid week ill be posting lots of close pics of ehr i cant wait..... huge smiles here....regreted making it for a min or so BUT finding a orig 42 m1 with its orig barrel in great shape with correct lockbars and boyt 42 usable military sling? think i made the right choice....

Uhh,Yeah!I'd say You were WINNING! ;)

[paid4c4]

There are a lot more S&W 27's than 6 digit Garands. I would make the deal.
Bill

[howie]

There are a lot more S&W 27's than 6 digit Garands. I would make the deal.
Bill

Bill is a copy cat.

[mixmaster]

Go for the trade. I think you will gain more with the Garand than the Smith. If you look around I doubt you would have any trouble replacing the Smith, But that M1 looks to good to pass on. I am assuming you have checked the barrel specs on this trade.
Mix

[Crazy Horse]

You did very good D.

[tpatch]

yeah, "CRAZY HORSE" I SENT THE 27 OFF AND THE M1 WILL BE HERE BY WED, could pass it up will need only a op rod and trigger housing to make complete 42 can always look for a orig cartouched stock thanks. ill be plasting lots of pics up when she lands.... now for a 42 bayonet???? :)