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Selling “custom” barreled action

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11 February 2023, 18:31
belaw
Selling “custom” barreled action
I know this is an off-beat question but the gunsmithing forum seems like my most likely source for meaningful advice.

Back in the mid-80’s I had a well-known gunsmith rework and rebarrel an Enfield action. Really beautiful metal work. I was in my 20’s then and kids came along shortly after the work was done; money became tight and it went in to the back of my gun cabinet .... and it’s still there 35 years later. Now the kids are raised, money’s not the problem it once was but I just don’t need another rifle.

I assume there’s a relatively limited market for a custom barreled action - where/what is the best place to sell something like this?
11 February 2023, 18:40
butchloc
right here in our classifieds
11 February 2023, 18:49
SDH
Trolling?


ACGG Life Member, since 1985
11 February 2023, 18:56
belaw
quote:
Originally posted by SDH:
Trolling?


No, not at all - I'm genuinely looking for advice/guidance
11 February 2023, 18:58
Flipper Dude
Let’s see it…………
11 February 2023, 18:59
belaw
quote:
Originally posted by Flipper Dude:
Let’s see it…………


I can post a picture Monday... and sorry if I came across as a troller!
11 February 2023, 19:35
dpcd
It all depends on how "well known" the gunsmith was.
Your project is worth from $100 top $10000; maybe more, maybe less.
13 February 2023, 03:34
ssdave
What caliber, and what has been done to it? 3 position safety, or original? Deep box, or straightened triggerguard?

If it's big bore rifle in dangerous game configuration, classifieds here would be a good fit.
13 February 2023, 03:49
LongDistanceOperator
There’s a wide market for any custom Enfield here.
13 February 2023, 05:10
Matt Norman
Caliber? Photos? Cock on closing? Triggerguard straightened? Pond filled?

Need some more info.