Downsizing C&Rs for a big purchase

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  • Cruacious

    C&R Farmer
    Apr 29, 2015
    1,595
    Elkton
    Alright, I have come upon a dilemma that many of you all may have experienced at least once in your life. I am considering making a rather big purchase and need funds for it. However, the only reasonable way to get funding in my current situation is to downsize my collection. So, here I am now, going to throw all you guys a bone. The following firearms are on my list to be downsized so far:

    K-31 with 260+ rounds of Swiss Surplus (need to count it out)
    Spanish M1943 de-mil that needs a barrel (original Milsurp barrel for replacement provided)
    Mismatched M1914 rifle in .303 with the Weedon Stock Repair.
    Type 53 Mis-match in a tiger-striped stock. Bolt needs extractor and sights tuning (fires fine).

    I may come up with more stuff later but this is the short list. The eventual goal is to divest 2,500. I'll leave the guessing as to what has me jumping to you guys. As for pictures I don't have the time right now, but I can provide them at a later date. I'm free all tomorrow for anyone who wants to look into these items and preview them, so long as you agree to meet in Harford County. As for pricing, that can be discussed.
     

    Cruacious

    C&R Farmer
    Apr 29, 2015
    1,595
    Elkton
    I would like 450 for just the K-31. It's in excellent condition and comes with the brass barrel cover. No troop tag sadly (I checked). The M1943 was de-milled by drilling three holes through the barrel. It will need to be rebarreled, no question. It's a gunsmith special but I gave a M1943 barrel in great condition from Numrich to swap on. As for what I am aiming for, I told you guys to guess! It's around 2,500 so that gives you a good idea ;). As for the K-31 ammo, I am think $1 a round ATM as that stuff is great, reloadable, and non-corrosive.
     

    Docster

    Ultimate Member
    Jul 19, 2010
    9,768
    Alright, I have come upon a dilemma that many of you all may have experienced at least once in your life. I am considering making a rather big purchase and need funds for it. However, the only reasonable way to get funding in my current situation is to downsize my collection. So, here I am now, going to throw all you guys a bone. The following firearms are on my list to be downsized so far:

    K-31 with 260+ rounds of Swiss Surplus (need to count it out)
    Spanish M1943 de-mil that needs a barrel (original Milsurp barrel for replacement provided)
    Mismatched M1914 rifle in .303 with the Weedon Stock Repair.
    Type 53 Mis-match in a tiger-striped stock. Bolt needs extractor and sights tuning (fires fine).

    I may come up with more stuff later but this is the short list. The eventual goal is to divest 2,500. I'll leave the guessing as to what has me jumping to you guys. As for pictures I don't have the time right now, but I can provide them at a later date. I'm free all tomorrow for anyone who wants to look into these items and preview them, so long as you agree to meet in Harford County. As for pricing, that can be discussed.

    Maybe posting in the Classifieds may get you a bigger pool of potential buyers......
     

    Cruacious

    C&R Farmer
    Apr 29, 2015
    1,595
    Elkton
    I could go $300 on the K31 if your throwing in the ammo

    Maybe 30-40 years ago... Now? No. Nice try.

    EDIT For Addition:

    Alright, I'll sell my GP-11 for around .70 a shot. Honestly, I'm out of touch with current surplus ammo prices.
     
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    Abulg1972

    Ultimate Member
    I would like 450 for just the K-31. It's in excellent condition and comes with the brass barrel cover. No troop tag sadly (I checked). The M1943 was de-milled by drilling three holes through the barrel. It will need to be rebarreled, no question. It's a gunsmith special but I gave a M1943 barrel in great condition from Numrich to swap on. As for what I am aiming for, I told you guys to guess! It's around 2,500 so that gives you a good idea ;). As for the K-31 ammo, I am think $1 a round ATM as that stuff is great, reloadable, and non-corrosive.



    You are probably going to be holding onto that K31 and GP11 for awhile ...
     

    Cruacious

    C&R Farmer
    Apr 29, 2015
    1,595
    Elkton
    Dang. I was hoping prices for it had risen over what I paid for it. The current market price I was seeing off AmmoSeek was at least .70 a round. Also after checking, seems K-31 prices are remaining stubbornly set from when I bought my a few years ago. Ah well. I can sit on it then.
     

    Drmsparks

    Old School Rifleman
    Jun 26, 2007
    8,441
    PG county
    I feel for you- my k31 was one of my more recent purchases. didn't appreciate much- but when you need to sell you need to sell.

    What are the details on the p14? got pics?
     

    Cruacious

    C&R Farmer
    Apr 29, 2015
    1,595
    Elkton
    The P-14 is an Eddystone with a Winchester bolt. It's down around 50% barrel condition but shoots 2 MOA or better in 10-shot grounds. Consistently gets inside the bullseye at 100 yards. Stock is a little worn and has the Weedon stock repair (an update to the stock for WW II). Was likely used by the British as a home guard rifle. Pictures are a tad dated but are as follows:

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    j_h_smith

    Ultimate Member
    Jul 28, 2007
    28,516
    You're allowed what I believe is 5 classified ads here on MDS. Post them there and you'll get better exposure to more people.

    Good luck!
     

    Melnic

    Ultimate Member
    MDS Supporter
    Dec 27, 2012
    15,281
    HoCo
    You say the GP11 is reloadable? its boxer primed?
    All the GP11 I purchased is Berdan primed. Although technically re loadable, not worth the effort
     

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