It taunts me!

[luvmym1 13]

So there I am surfing around on ebay for nothing imparticular, and there it is. An SA barrel dated 3-45 with an ME of 1 and a TE of 3.5 The very barrel I would need to be correct on my M1 and the price is... well lets just say I would be sleeping in my car if my wife knew. With school uniforms and books to pay for my daughters school this little chestnut is out of reach. So there it sits taunting me if it had hands it would be there on the screen flipping me the bird. At the very least It would be cool to know that there are no bids on it because it's garbage. But I fear this is not true. Someone talk me off the ledge.







http://www.ebay.com/itm/M1-Garand-Barrel-Genuine-WWII-Springfield-3-45-Original-Finish-ME-1-TE-3-5-/170890675356?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c9e0c49c

[Prince Humperdink]

Do you have an extra kidney?I know Your predicament well.One will come eventually :)

[luvmym1 13]

Yes I know it's just tuff knowing its out there for the taking but your right there will be others.

[KnickKnack]

My motto is, "Buy it when you see it!"

That's probably why I'm broke now.

And by the way, thanks for making me look at this guy's auctions! He has the WRA op rod that I need. I don't dare use "Bill Me Later" for that either. :(

[jak]

Buy it......sleeping in the garage isn't that bad.

[tljames]

Buy it......sleeping in the garage isn't that bad.

Really it's a LOT like CAMPING! :D

[luvmym1 13]

You got it knick knack glad I could help. And the rest of you are not helping
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I have never done an ebay auction what happens if no bids on it before the time is up. Does he put it back up for less money.$clapper$

[Punch The Clown]

My Long Island Brother, WWII barrels with good specs are really at a premium. Although it looks a little pricey it really isn't out of line. Eventually one may come along but if that is the last piece you need to complete an NFR go for it and lie to the old lady. If you still need a stock you can always try to be patient, but it doesn't seem like prices will be going down in the near future.

[Punch The Clown]

BTW, a 3-45 with similar specs sold on the CMP forums for $250. It was gone in under 10 minutes.

[jak]

I have never done an ebay auction what happens if no bids on it before the time is up. Does he put it back up for less money.$clapper$

The seller knows what he has. If it doesn't sell he would probably just list it again later at the same price. However, there may be other bidders looking
at the barrel too. The bidding war usually starts within the last 30 seconds before the time runs out.

[luvmym1 13]

Ugh you guys are gonna get me in trouble. Ok Ok I'm going to try and work some things. Let you know what happens

[luvmym1 13]

doesn't bill me later allow you to pay over time?

[melloman]

I'd buy it and sleep in the garage. Heck, I'd sleep in the garage even if I didn't buy it.

[timshufflin]

I can only imagine if I took credit cards. I think all women would hate me.

[KnickKnack]

doesn't bill me later allow you to pay over time?

Yes, Bill Me Later is a great feature! It's like a credit card, only you don't get interest right away, so you can pay it off before that kicks in. However, it's also a trap like a credit card. Before you know it, you'll be putting everything on Bill Me Later and forget how high the bill is getting! :SHTF:

[luvmym1 13]

Ok I'm goin in wish me luck. Tim if I win this thing you will be hearin from me. I will need to put it on the rifle.

[Punch The Clown]

20 min to go.

[luvmym1 13]

I didn't get it. I'm very disgusted right now.

[Punch The Clown]

E-Mail Tim Shufflin. He has some WWII barrels. If he doesn't have the right one call Tony at Orion 7. He's local and he sometimes has some nice WWII barrels in stock. Another choice is to put a WTB in the CMP forum. If you're willing to accept a less than pristine barrel you can probably get one at a good price. Mint WWII barrels are the exception rather than the rule.

[Punch The Clown]

What's the serial #?

[luvmym1 13]

If you mean the rifle serial its 3666428 SA

[Punch The Clown]

You can probably go 1-45, 2-45, or 3-45. Gives you a little more leeway.

[luvmym1 13]

Yeah thats what ive been lookin for. Ill email tim to see what he has i dont think tony has them but it wouldnt hurt to ask.

[luvmym1 13]

Hey by the way thanks for the help Punch