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Just spotted a barrel on flea-bay for $695. Looks OK but it has some strange machine marks in front of the locking collar and some pitting on one of the locking lugs. https://www.ebay.com/itm/335250241295?itmmeta=01HPHG8TWE9EAKG3G33X0G55BF&hash=item4e0e78b70f:g:GvMAAOSwWSNlxb9V&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwIHkjg%2BKuKOT9TAcrl04ATZ%2FIciWLzS8yX2RQDevl6cbhdmbAoMItCXv6lMOcsXbDOp3ywE1FPEJAWIwdexs641RMsvW2mEP60qvUp9jMHSzXbzO13i6Okti45i85k3bbf8mJKV4gCpegevQXBHc%2BQjjDWo1aXVSFMSNn9KLSh%2BET1ydlqgptotJ9o4VKg7TeFZeTUWEbcCRwarQZYh63E%2BEqMCFGHK8R86QdOGiLECEsVNbHghb6%2BUtaqEjhciW%2BQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR66uo7C0Yw

Yes, I'm thinking that Mr. Scott's barrel is going to set a record. Good luck to you.

When I got one of mine from an online purchase, it arrived slightly rusty as it had been stored in a damp basement. The stock was very dark, sticky and smelled bad so I refinished it. As I recall, I used mineral spirits to strip it and let it sit for a few days in the sun to get the smell out. I did not sand it as I wanted to preserve the original sanding/handling marks. My research led me to choose between linseed oil and tung oil as referenced in the links below. I chose tung oil as it is more waterproof and IMHO gives more protection from skin oils and sweat. Before the tung oil was applied, I also applied a Minwax stain as it penetrates and seals in addition to staining. Tung oil, when dried, is not slippery. As it stands now, rub you finger on the finish and it will squeak. https://www.ssusa.org/articles/2017/4/14/which-oil-is-best-for-m1-garand-stock-refinishing/#:~:text=Wipe your new or old Garand stock with,two. Then wipe down with a clean rag. http://www.garandgear.com/m1-garand-new-oil-finish

Wow, this one went for $5,527.00 (plus tax and shipping) and without any pictures showing the condition of the insides. Doesn't look like the seller offered an inspection period either.

Saw this on GB today. Rifle looks like it was shoved barrel first into the mud and left there. If someone has an extra barrel, this might be the one for you. Low starting bid with 14 bids already. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/904273160

Thanks for your comments, gentlemen. I hope it goes to a good home.

I put my really special B series up on Gunbroker last night after much hesitation. Kinda sorta didn't want to sell it but age is catching up with me and I need to start clearing out the safe so the wife doesn't have to. I was hoping that it wouldn't sell, but someone has already bid on it. I posted a couple of pics in the gallery years ago but there are dozens on the GB site. Here is the link if you'd like to take a look: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/895160573 For the record, I will be keeping my A series that I rescued from someone's damp basement years ago. After cleaning off the rust and refinishing the the old gal, she became my best shooter. Go figure. Semper Fi

I've got a repro bayonet. PM sent.

Joe, so glad to hear you are recovering. Best wishes to both you and Ed. Here's to a better 2019.

I did a search a couple of months ago and saw that Mr. Scott had some last year. Sent him a PM and an email but haven't heard from him. So, I'm wondering if anyone else has one. Please send me a PM if you do.

Darn. Sold my pristine 7mm barrel last month for only $750.

Just listed my oldest M1941 Johnson SN 3539 on GB. Item # 789462193 - penny start, no reserve. I also listed a super nice 7mm barrel on fleabay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1941-Johnson-Rifle-Barrel-7mm-Chilean-contract-reimport-with-locking-bushing/273519585848?hash=item3faf09aa38:g:0fcAAOSwC0dbzS38:rk:2:pf:0 Thanks

If you look closely, you will see that the bolt didn't make it all the way back on the fourth shot and the brass was reinserted into the chamber. Therefore, the bolt did not lock. So, I would call it a short cycle with a failure to eject. You can watch it real time in the middle of the film and you will notice that the brass does not eject. As for the cause, I can only relate what happened to me. One of mine did the same thing due to chamber roughness. Since I polished the chamber, she's been good as new.

It's been around for awhile, but I just found it. One of our friends to the north shooting his M1941 with some good slow motion shots. Although he doesn't mention it, the rifle malfunctions after the fourth slow motion shot. See if you can tell what the problem was. Here's the link:

To be sold Sept. 28 on the following site: http://www.amoskeagauction.com/97/127.html