Need help identifying / pricing Barrels! Anybody?

[RCinWA]

Hello Guys,

I hope I am posting this into the right forum.

I have several used Shotgun and Rifle Barrels that need a new home.

My problem is that I have problems identifying several and absolute no idea what they are worth.

Please let me know if you need more information or pics.

I count on your knowledge and honesty. :)

Thank you for looking and helping.
RC


Here we go:

No Manufacturer Model Caliber Length Description SerNo Origin other markings


01 Charles Daly AutoPointer 12GA 27", 2 3/4", Vent Rib FS Bead, bright shiny bore 147 Japan

02 Luigi Franchi I-12 ? 12GA 28", 2 3/4", Vent Rib FS Bead, bright shiny bore FBL3839 Italy KG1.050 Imp. by Stoeger Arms NJ, Chrome-Moly Steal 18.2 CAM70

03 Hawthorne-Viking 12GA, 27 3/4" Montgomery Ward & Co 458, 2 3/4", Full, FS Bead, bright shiny bore

04 Hawthorne-Viking 12GA, 26" Montgomery Ward & Co 458, 2 3/4", Imp. Cyl., FS Bead, bright shiny bore

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05 Remington 11-48 12GA, 30", 2 3/4", full, front sight bead, bright shiny bore 3082086 USA XF4, EYYZ

06 Remington 11-87 16GA, 27 3/4, 2 3/4", full, Vent Rib, FS Bead, bright shiny bore USA NXNK, REP A

07 Smith & Wasson 916T 12 GA, 27", 3", adjustable choke, Vent Rib, 2 Bead sight, bright shiny bore USA

08 Smith & Wasson 916T 20GA, 27", 3", full FS Bead, bright shiny bore USA

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09 Tradewinds H-170 12 GA, 30", Model , Automatic, 2 3/4", full, Vent Rib 250841 Italy PSF, XXI, bright shiny bore

10 Western Field 327EMJ 12, 30", 2 3/4", SBS, Made by Stevens for Montgomery Ward.

11 Winchester 50 20GA 26" 2 3/4", adjustable choke, FS Bead, bright shiny bore USA

12 Winchester 50 12GA 29” 2 3/4”, full choke, FS Bead, bright shiny bore USA

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13 ? ? 12GA, 30”, 3” Magnum, full choke USA

14 ? ? 12GA, 27” incl. Adjustable choke, 2 3/4”

15 Remington ? .243 Win, 21 7/8”, bright shiny bore , REP

16 Remington ? .25-06REM, 21”, bright shiny bore

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17 FF Co ? 7mm REM, 25 3/8”, Federal Firearms CO, Federal PA , 7mm REM MAG, Star RY Star Symbol, bright shiny bore

18 Winchester 70 30" GOVT06, 23 1/4”, bright shiny bore, USA, 1906 48

19 ? ? 7mm, 28 5/8", nice bore

20 Parker Hale 243 Win, 21", 2.00” Chamber, 19 TONS PER Sq “, nice bore UK

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MORE TO COME

[Peconga]

Well, I'm not an expert on many of these either, but #17 and #20 appear to be Mauser 98, and #18 is a pre-64 Winchester Model 70. It looks like you've already done a good job identifying most of the shotgun barrels.

Unfortunately, loose barrels have very little abstract "value" except to the fellow who needs one for a current (or future) restoration or repair project. Hence the best way to get top dollar for these parts is to get as much exposure as possible for them, and let the market decide value. I would say your best bet would be to list them all on GunBroker or AuctionArms, either individually or in small lots of 2 to 4 similar barrels together. The name brands (Winchester, Remington, Franchi, etc) may sell better individually, but the off-brands (Wards, FF, etc) could take a long time so bundling sometimes helps move them faster. List them on the auction site with no reserve and a low starting price ($40 to $80), and set the auction to automatically re-list if it doesn't sell during the standard 7-day cycle. If an item doesn't sell after four cycles reduce the price by 25% and repeat until it sells.

When listing the items, don't forget to allow for shipping costs; I've found that most buyers prefer to know the shipping charge up front ( allow $20 for a single barrel), rather than getting a surprise after winning the auction. Also, given the number of barrels you have, be certain to procure a sufficient quantity of sturdy shipping boxes or tubes and packing materials in advance. Loose barrels have a nasty habit of poking through the ends of improvised or substandard packaging, and the extra trouble is worthwhile in order to prevent returns due to shipping damage. Triangular shipping tubes provided free by UPS or the Post Office can be used, but will need substantial re-enforcement on the ends to prevent penetration and internally to prevent crushing. I prefer to use heavy-duty cardboard tubes with fabricated wood or heavy plastic plugs on the ends, but your mileage may vary.

Best of luck with you sales.