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Always wanted a BAR #7021657
10/19/20 08:56 PM
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Since I was in high school, I've wanted a Belgian-made BAR in a .300 Win Mag. That was the rifle carried by the father of a friend of mine on his various hunts Out West. (This was back in my Ohio days). I used to drool at the rifle and long to touch it, shoulder it.

Over the years, as my rifle collection grew (along with my waistline), I initially went for variety as I added rifles. But in more recent years, I've been eliminating the rifles I really wasn't in love with (like a Remington 7600 in .35 Whelen) and adding new loves, which now, to me, means gorgeous wood.

She-who-must-be-obeyed laid down the law recently: not another gun until I sell one. I must have looked stunned in bafflement. NO MORE GUNS? Whatever could that mean? As the answer sank in I could only ponder the bleak world ahead of me.

"But guns are an investment," I pleaded to She. "A diversification from stocks and bonds." She shook her head--and that was that. She's word is law.

But She can be susceptible to sweet talk. A bit. Sometimes. So I agreed to put up a rifle for sale at the big Palmer gun show this weekend. A Sig Sauer 566 SWAT Patrol--anyone with an idea what I should ask? I just wasn't made for black rifles. I think they're ugly and I can't hit much with them.

My longing for a BAR was rekindled by a chance encounter with someone else's photo. I searched the internet until I found my dream. What do y'all think? A bit pricey and highfalutin' but I think I'm smitten.

https://www.gunsinternational.com/g...el-bar-grade-iv-300.cfm?gun_id=101527357


Jim


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Re: Always wanted a BAR [Re: James] #7021663
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I'd point out a couple concerns from the images but it's probably just my envy playing tricks on my mind. Go for it.

Re: Always wanted a BAR [Re: James] #7021666
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Point away, please. The seller says it's like new.

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Re: Always wanted a BAR [Re: James] #7021671
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The obvious, the white stuff in the wood grain and elsewhere, maybe a wax? and the barrel looks like it's never seen oil. Most sellers would tidy up a gun like that to the max? Beautiful iron just the same.

Re: Always wanted a BAR [Re: James] #7021678
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I've assumed those are reflections. But I think I'll ask before sending money.

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Re: Always wanted a BAR [Re: James] #7021682
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Uglier than a mud fence inna rain storm...but i know how you roll, sooooo....
waste that money!

Re: Always wanted a BAR [Re: James] #7021692
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I think that is a work of art. I too fancy fine wood but I am more of a bolt action guy.


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Re: Always wanted a BAR [Re: James] #7021701
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I like the wood overall but the lines of the gun don't do much for me.

Now I know this is really picky but I enlarged the pix enough so that a human hair is visible just below the trigger guard. Looking at the engraving.........if that's what it is...............those moose look like they were done by someone who has never seen one. The faces are not right


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Re: Always wanted a BAR [Re: James] #7021704
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The thing that concerns me or maybe it the food coma kicking in but the pictures seem a bit blurry and not of a very good quality if it were me selling a rifle I'd want any potential buyer to all but see the tool marks that made the engraving but that's just me .
My cousin's first rifle was a Browning BAR in a .300 Winchester mag he really likes it still to this day , I'm a bolt action kind of guy , if you get it let us know how it shoots.
Allan


Re: Always wanted a BAR [Re: James] #7021709
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not sure what you paid for the swat patrol

looks like it depends on features 1000-1500

I would say every single dime you have in it , almost nothing has gone down in price in the last year.

the 1 exception I know of that went down in price was the 26 inch barrel 223 Remington 700 and even that may have changed with covid and riots but probably not everyone who owned one figured out how heavy a 26 inch heavy barrel was in 223.


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Re: Always wanted a BAR [Re: James] #7021710
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Now, I thought you were talking about a real BAR. Well, this one doesn't go full auto but its close to the real thing...

https://www.oowinc.com/exclusives/semi-auto/1918a3-slr/


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Re: Always wanted a BAR [Re: white17] #7021714
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Originally Posted by white17
I like the wood overall but the lines of the gun don't do much for me.

Now I know this is really picky but I enlarged the pix enough so that a human hair is visible just below the trigger guard. Looking at the engraving.........if that's what it is...............those moose look like they were done by someone who has never seen one. The faces are not right


They look comical.

[Linked Image]

The elk aren't a lot better. That would really bug me if I spent that kind of money for it.

[Linked Image]

Re: Always wanted a BAR [Re: James] #7021718
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Ken, those moose look like they have gills, don't they?

I still like the engravings and wood.

Allan, I'm a bolt and single-shot rifle fan myself. But I still want one semi-auto rifle.

Jim

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Re: Always wanted a BAR [Re: James] #7021719
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Beautiful wood grain, Minka.

I too zoomed in on the engraving moose and elk ...maybe it is just the particular style of the art, it is rather ...how to say...rudimentary in anatomical correctness....and more outline than interior detailing. The scrolling on either side of the animals and landscaping is nicely done ...actually much more elegant than the detailing in the animals and landscaping.

It still looks nice, it's just for me, who am a bit of a stickler for correct anatomical detailing, I keep wanting to make the bodies better and add some muscles and shading .

A good investment , Minka.

Re: Always wanted a BAR [Re: James] #7021723
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I worked in firearms restoration for many years, and have seen hundreds of beautiful firearms, many that cost more than my house. From Colt 1911 tool room prototype #2 (of only 2 ever made) to 3 digit serial numbered Winchester High Grade lever actions. Nothing like high grade walnut in my books. I too have always loved the BAR, I just wanted one in 30-06.

I'd say Go for it. Life's too short.

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I'd buy it if I had the cash!

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Originally Posted by James
Ken, those moose look like they have gills, don't they?

I still like the engravings and wood.

Allan, I'm a bolt and single-shot rifle fan myself. But I still want one semi-auto shotgun.

Jim



If you like it that's all that matters !! smile

However that bottom jaw on the cow moose is wayyyyyyyyy too concave. We know that the jawbone on a moose is straight.
The cow elk looks more like a sheep in the head area and the posture of the head.
Are we sure this is real engraving ?? Or is it stamped ?


EDIT: Here's an idea. Maybe Miss Sharon can re-engrave this gun. I'm sure her rates would be reasonable and greatly enhance the value of the piece

Last edited by white17; 10/19/20 10:08 PM.

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Originally Posted by James
Since I was in high school, I've wanted a Belgian-made BAR in a .300 Win Mag. That was the rifle carried by the father of a friend of mine on his various hunts Out West. (This was back in my Ohio days). I used to drool at the rifle and long to touch it, shoulder it.




Jim

Smart of him not to let you do so.He must have had a gut feeling,, that in the future,,you would vote for any gun grabber with a pulse.JIMMY

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Overall it looks good. I'm not sure if I'd hunt with it.
I like the wood, the engravings could be better. Honestly it looks like the engraver just didn't finish. Compare the scroll work then look at the landscape. The scrollwork is much more pronounced than anything else.

If you like it go for it.

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Originally Posted by James
Since I was in high school, I've wanted a Belgian-made BAR in a .300 Win Mag. That was the rifle carried by the father of a friend of mine on his various hunts Out West. (This was back in my Ohio days). I used to drool at the rifle and long to touch it, shoulder it.

Over the years, as my rifle collection grew (along with my waistline), I initially went for variety as I added rifles. But in more recent years, I've been eliminating the rifles I really wasn't in love with (like a Remington 7600 in .35 Whelen) and adding new loves, which now, to me, means gorgeous wood.

She-who-must-be-obeyed laid down the law recently: not another gun until I sell one. I must have looked stunned in bafflement. NO MORE GUNS? Whatever could that mean? As the answer sank in I could only ponder the bleak world ahead of me.

"But guns are an investment," I pleaded to She. "A diversification from stocks and bonds." She shook her head--and that was that. She's word is law.

But She can be susceptible to sweet talk. A bit. Sometimes. So I agreed to put up a rifle for sale at the big Palmer gun show this weekend. A Sig Sauer 566 SWAT Patrol--anyone with an idea what I should ask? I just wasn't made for black rifles. I think they're ugly and I can't hit much with them.

My longing for a BAR was rekindled by a chance encounter with someone else's photo. I searched the internet until I found my dream. What do y'all think? A bit pricey and highfalutin' but I think I'm smitten.

https://www.gunsinternational.com/g...el-bar-grade-iv-300.cfm?gun_id=101527357


Jim

Sounds good Jim but if your man gets elected it wont be a good investment


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