Need poor condition SMLE barrel

[Jc5]

Hi folks,

I am looking for a beat up, crappy, non-restorable, non-shooting SMLE barrel that I can use for a display/instructional project. It doesn't need a good crown or any sights (you can keep the front sight if you wish)---it just needs to be at least 16 inches long.

I hope someone can help me out. I will pay whatever is reasonable. Please send me a PM.

Thanks!
JC

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[Peter Laidler]

Speak to BRian at BDL. Maybe he can help........

[Jc5]

Thanks for recommendation. I spoke with Brian Dick, but he is all out at the moment.

[Nailcreek]

I might have something ... shoot me a quick email.

[Brian Dick]

I had hundreds but they are all sold and slated for return to England for use in building deacts by Terry Abrams. He visited here for the fist time in October.

[Bruce_in_Oz]

"beat up, crappy, non-restorable, non-shooting SMLE barrel".............

That's about the only sort that is left out there.

I have a few; they are handy for swapping into rifles with "good" barrels, that are destined for "de-activation". The steel is excellent for making bushings, odd washers, etc. However, I doubt that shipping to California from Oz is an economic proposition for anybody but the "revenooers" and the shipping companies.

[Peter Laidler]

BinO is dead right. The material is superb bearing in mind its age and cuts as smooth as butter. Makes cutting on a lathe pleasurable!