wra barrels

[goo]

anybody ever see any for sale?

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[niner]

It's hit or miss on WRA barrels. Lots of fakes out there, so beware. I got burned, a few years ago. It was before I knew what to look for.

[Mr Hanky]

Samw here I got burned a couple months ago before I knew what to look for as well. Do your homework and it will save you some $

[RCS]

The Babcock book that you were talking about, any Winchester barrel photos in the book ? The long and short pads, long and short splines and barrel markings ?

[Larry McLarty]

I have a post war WRA for sale.

I'll take $100.00 for it.

[kz1000]

I have a post war WRA for sale.

I'll take $100.00 for it.

Trade you a gas-trap IHC barrel.

[rotorwing70]

Trade you a gas-trap IHC barrel.

There are indeed post war Winchester Garand barrels. Most 1966-67 production and sometimes calles "Script" barrels due to the Winchester script trademark stamp on the side of the barrels. How many do you need?

[Mr Hanky]

The Babcock book that you were talking about, any Winchester barrel photos in the book ? The long and short pads, long and short splines and barrel markings ?

I know it shows a few Win bbls in there but I'll have to check when I get off of work for the specs that you asked. I'm sorry I can't do any more right now.

[Rick B]

Like RCS said the pad lengths are key. The drawing number means nothing whether it is op rod or clip latch side readable Here are a few WRA barrels..

Starting from left side the first three are long pad long spline { early }. The far right one is a shorter pad with long spline,{ Later } In the lower photo you can see how much more this pad sticks out from the cylinder.





Edited for picture problem

[The Merovingian]

A phone call to the right guys can usually turn up something. Prices I have seen/heard asked and sold both auction and private sales.

Grade III ....lots a use, some pitting, high T and M readings. 225-300
Grade II...good serviceable, nice bore markings, good T and M readings. 375-550
Grade I ...excellent to new. T and M readings close to 1. 650-950 M