I traded my Win-13 for this...

[dannybritton]

So, I posted some pics of my Win-13. Another gentleman saw them and told me the sister to mine was listed on Jouster. The owner of that one contacted me. He had rebuilt his to correct parts. Mine was 30 numbers away from his. We discussed my plans to rebuild the one I got. Long story short, here's what he offered me...

"Danny – your email prompted me to do an inventory of the Win parts I have on hand. I discovered that I’ve enough WRA parts to “rebuild” another late Win to correct condition.

No, I’m not trying to sell you WRA parts, but I would like to make you a trade offer:
I have a SA M1 WWII Garand (Sept ’44 - 3169*64) that would be COLLECTOR GRADE except that its TE is 3.5 & MW is 2.5.

I’ve got $1,700 in the SA and the ONLY reason that I’d do this is, as you know, I’ve got a Win 13 that only 30 numbers off from yours (having “sisters” would be cool!) and I already have ALL the appropriate WRA parts - stock, barrel, op rod, trigger group, lock bar sights, bolt, internals etc. - to make it correct.

Of course, this would be subject to you providing more pics and an acceptable very detailed description of that you have. And, I’d be glad to provide you with pics also subject to your approval.

Let me know what you think. Or, call and lets’ talk!"


Here's what I got yesterday...
Oh. And I've ordered another Winny from the CMP.

http://www.dannybrittonphotography.com/img/s1/v55/p565375041-5.jpg

http://www.dannybrittonphotography.com/img/s2/v53/p955790727-5.jpg

http://www.dannybrittonphotography.com/img/s1/v47/p211415012-5.jpg

http://www.dannybrittonphotography.com/img/s2/v61/p841609829-5.jpg

http://www.dannybrittonphotography.com/img/s1/v48/p1033935488-5.jpg

[toolman]

So, I posted some pics of my Win-13. Another gentleman saw them and told me the sister to mine was listed on Jouster. The owner of that one contacted me. He had rebuilt his to correct parts. Mine was 30 numbers away from his. We discussed my plans to rebuild the one I got. Long story short, here's what he offered me...

"Danny – your email prompted me to do an inventory of the Win parts I have on hand. I discovered that I’ve enough WRA parts to “rebuild” another late Win to correct condition.

No, I’m not trying to sell you WRA parts, but I would like to make you a trade offer:
I have a SA M1 WWII Garand (Sept ’44 - 3169*64) that would be COLLECTOR GRADE except that its TE is 3.5 & MW is 2.5.

I’ve got $1,700 in the SA and the ONLY reason that I’d do this is, as you know, I’ve got a Win 13 that only 30 numbers off from yours (having “sisters” would be cool!) and I already have ALL the appropriate WRA parts - stock, barrel, op rod, trigger group, lock bar sights, bolt, internals etc. - to make it correct.

Of course, this would be subject to you providing more pics and an acceptable very detailed description of that you have. And, I’d be glad to provide you with pics also subject to your approval.

Let me know what you think. Or, call and lets’ talk!"


Here's what I got yesterday...
Oh. And I've ordered another Winny from the CMP.

http://www.dannybrittonphotography.com/img/s1/v55/p565375041-5.jpg

http://www.dannybrittonphotography.com/img/s2/v53/p955790727-5.jpg

http://www.dannybrittonphotography.com/img/s1/v47/p211415012-5.jpg

http://www.dannybrittonphotography.com/img/s2/v61/p841609829-5.jpg

http://www.dannybrittonphotography.com/img/s1/v48/p1033935488-5.jpg

Nice deal SIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Peace toolman

[timshufflin]

I don't know man, I may not have made that deal. Well, I wouldn't have.

[dannybritton]

It was tough to let that Win-13 go...

[dannybritton]

Thanks toolman!!

Tim, curious why you would pass on the deal?
Is there something I should have considered before accepting the deal?
Please educate me sir. Thanks!

[dannybritton]

I should have mentioned it was a FG Win-13 I traded even for.

[timshufflin]

Thanks toolman!!

Tim, curious why you would pass on the deal?
Is there something I should have considered before accepting the deal?
Please educate me sir. Thanks!

I would have passed if I would have been the other guy sir. I don't like the winchesters :)

[dannybritton]

Gotcha Tim. Thank you sir!

[Dave]

Did the win13 have any WRA parts or stock? The SA is a nice looking restoration and as much as WRA's are sought after, I think I'd prefer that SA over a rebuilt/mixmaster WRA field grade. And that's coming from a guy that has 9 winchesters. :)

How about an in focus close up of that GAW stamping without the glare........

[dannybritton]

No other WRA parts but maybe the lower band.
That's the best I could do on the markings. It has a rather shiny finish. They are there, just hard to photograph, and I do photography as a part time job. Haha

Here's another, not much better. There's also the circle P on the grip.

http://www.dannybrittonphotography.com/img/s1/v47/p495843723-5.jpg

[toolman]

How much you want for the SA????? Peace toolman

[Dave]

No other WRA parts but maybe the lower band.
That's the best I could do on the markings. It has a rather shiny finish. They are there, just hard to photograph, and I do photography as a part time job. Haha

Here's another, not much better. There's also the circle P on the grip.

Wow, now thats a nice picture! Stamping looks good, I'd say you did ok. You got a nicely restored WW2 SA and the other party got his WRA project he wanted. Seems like a good deal both ways. I've been in similar situations as the guy you traded with. Every once in awhile I'd find myself with a collection of parts correct for something that I had'nt planned on doing, yet the opportunity would present itself and the only logical choice was to go for it.

[luvmym1 13]

Well Danny I think you got the better deal. But I am bias toward Springfields myself, I'm not much of a Winchester fan either. I just listed mine on Jouster theres a guy on there who has one 25 rifles after mine. Wonder if he'll call. :)

[dannybritton]

toolman I may keep, it for a while anyway. Thanks! Although........I would like an M14 or M1A1!

Dave those were my feelings exactly. He said I had bragging rights to say a was dealing with an idiot, but I told him, if I were in the same situation as him, I'd trade for what I needed.

Hey luvmym1 13! Good to hear from you! Thanks! I'm pretty happy with it.
If I had the time and resources he has, I'd build one up just like I have now. This trade saved me some time and money!
Good luck with your deal! You never know what might happen.

[luvmym1 13]

Enjoy it and welcome to the 3 million club! :)

[dannybritton]

Thank you sir!! It goes well with my 1.1 million!!

[luvmym1 13]

Ahh good I want a good 1 or 2 million SA to round out the collection. At least thats what I tell myself and my wife right now. I'll have to come up with another excuse once I've caught that white whale.

[dannybritton]

Haha. I hear ya!
After I get my Winny, I'll just have to get an HRA!