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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2013, 12:05:08 PM »
Six different bidders.....someone doesn't think so.
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2013, 12:46:36 AM »
$202 this morning....mine may have to disappear....unreal...maybe H&R will see this and start making them again....
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2013, 03:10:46 AM »
Yikes!  $220 with shipping, 8 bidders and 7 days to go? :o  A new 22lr Sportster runs about $195 OTD at my local shop.

What's your theory on what is driving the price?  Is it the "winning" aspect of auctions?   I have both a VP and Sportster and I don't get why the barrel is selling for more than a new rifle. ???

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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2013, 05:11:37 AM »
I don't get it either but you see it all the time.   H&R rifle at shotgun barrels only selling for as much or more than what an entire new gun cost.  If I decide I want a new rifle or shoty barrel I start cruising the pawn shops for used H&Rs.  I generally find an entire gun for half or better than what these guys are laying for just a barrel.  :D   
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2013, 12:47:09 PM »
What's a VP barrel?
 
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2013, 01:17:17 PM »
What's a VP barrel?
 
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Versa Pack.  Its a 22lr with an offset bore that fits a standard receiver.  They were discontinued several years ago.

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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2013, 01:25:34 PM »
YRUpunting:
 
Thanks.  I kind of remember those now that you mention it.
 
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2013, 10:24:52 PM »
 I recently sold a new condition one to a member here for $100. Maybe I should contact him to see if he wants a refund on the ol' junker.  :)
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2013, 11:18:41 AM »
Up to $275 with shipping. :o :o :o  10 bidders and 4 days to go!

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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2013, 09:07:11 PM »
I'd like one but for that price, I would expect to get the whole rifle...

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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2013, 08:44:20 AM »
Gotta wonder how many of those bidders cant really read and think it IS the whole rifle............
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2013, 08:35:10 PM »
And the winning bid is:........................................$305.00 plus 23.95 for shipping! 

Who would have thought, that?  Guess, my VP package went up in value. ;D ;D ;D
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2013, 04:07:19 AM »
From this auction it appears the 22lr VP barrel is now worth more (a lot more) than a complete original gun.  I hope this barrel was some kind of fluke.

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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2013, 02:32:29 PM »
Further proof that there's an idiot born every minute... or in this case a few idiots. I can't believe how stupid some folks are. The whole combo used to be sold at Wally World for $117 bucks with the case.
 
 
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2013, 03:41:17 PM »
Kinda' tempted to list mine.  I can get a new Sportster for $159.00....
 
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2013, 04:02:44 PM »
I sold a VP .22 barrel a while back for $85 bucks shipped... I think that's a fair price for what they are. One of my buddies just got a Handi trio (22lr, 243, 20ga) with a case for $200 bucks. Seems like a fair price for a trio. He's looking for a 357 or 44 barrel to go with it... should make it even more versatile.
 
 
 
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #17 on: February 04, 2013, 02:59:48 AM »
I recently bought a full VP on a Survior stock set, 22mag-conv, .410, from a member here... THANK YOU!!!... for $250.00.  It was a stretch for me and my meager finances, but it was my Christmas present to me...  :)   I knew it was a good deal.  This price on e---. is totally unreal.  No, I will not be selling my .22 mag barrel.  LOL.... Bobby
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #18 on: February 09, 2013, 06:57:32 AM »
I would think that would make my 17HMR Versa Pack worth a $1000 as it seems to be the only one that ever made it to market. Kurt
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #19 on: February 10, 2013, 02:26:20 PM »
I just got a VP a few months back from someone on here. I shot it today right into a fat old armadillo that was threatening to give me leprosy. I just barely got away. ;D Great little rifle that will stay in my safe for many years to come. I agree though, at that price, they must have become rare as a hen's tooth.  ::)

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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #20 on: March 20, 2013, 06:21:47 AM »
I have a swap barel combo set with .410 and .22 K-Hornet barrels... I would love to find a VP LR barrel to put with it... we use these when we pack in for moose bowhunting... the gun is for birds/bunnies & Wil.E Coyote...
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #21 on: March 22, 2013, 05:17:34 PM »
I have a swap barel combo set with .410 and .22 K-Hornet barrels... I would love to find a VP LR barrel to put with it... we use these when we pack in for moose bowhunting... the gun is for birds/bunnies & Wil.E Coyote...

hoytcannon - You just missed a 22LR VP barrel in the classifieds.

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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #22 on: March 27, 2013, 08:00:22 AM »
I don't get it. There is a 410 barrel on there for 102 now and a day or two left.  Why have we not put all of our barrels on here and retired!
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #23 on: March 27, 2013, 08:12:39 AM »
Well, Im in it for  'the long haul' (as the investment advisors all seem to say we should do); apparently there's gold in them thar barrels!
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #24 on: March 27, 2013, 08:17:52 AM »
So you're in the guaranteed stocks?
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #25 on: March 27, 2013, 08:30:00 AM »
As always, any projected growth may not represent your individual experience  :o ;D
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #26 on: March 28, 2013, 02:44:14 AM »
I have a swap barel combo set with .410 and .22 K-Hornet barrels... I would love to find a VP LR barrel to put with it... we use these when we pack in for moose bowhunting... the gun is for birds/bunnies & Wil.E Coyote...

hoytcannon - You just missed a 22LR VP barrel in the classifieds.

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,277103.0.html
There's also another one on ebay I am watching...was only around $100 yesterday

http://www.ebay.com/itm/H-R-NEF-HANDI-RIFLE-22-LR-VERSA-PACK-BARREL/230952627164?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D6562427873273631790%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D2%26sd%3D111038201958%26
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #27 on: March 28, 2013, 02:58:08 AM »
There's actually two on ebay right now.  The one around $100 has hit $127 the other one is a buy now at $285.

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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #28 on: March 28, 2013, 03:50:59 AM »
The $285 one looks like the ejector tip is broken, so it may not even eject. I notice the ejector tip ever since I unknowingly sold one that had broken tip to another member on here....
12g shortie w/chokes,Tamer .410,12g "Buck" slug gun w/20g extra barrel, 12g smooth bore tracker I, 45/410 w/22vp matched set, 7mm-08, .308 20",

my avatar pic is my 1960 Rambler I bought in 1972 for $175..6 banger 3-on-the-tree...drove it for 5 yrs  22mpg.. was "hot-rodding" (LOL) one night...tore out 1st/reverse gear. Drove it that way for 2 yrs(with no reverse and only 2nd and high)  Had to really plan ahead when parking.
sold it for $125
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Re: VP Barrel on Ebay
« Reply #29 on: April 10, 2013, 06:55:17 PM »
garb,
Not to worry.  That problem was taken care of by Brian. 
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