Hello Forum. This is an old guy, new to the Forum thing. Just acquired an unfinished Win 1885 Hi-Wall "project" that a friend never finished -- or even started. For starters, the barrel is an original #4 (heavy) 30-inch full octagon in .32-40 and in splendid condition -- but not my cuupa tea. I already removed it and am looking for a lighter-weight barrel; 26 - 30"; octagon or better yet, half-octagon; in a .32 caliber with brass that's easier to come by (like, .32 Win Spl) -- not .32-20. Is there anyone -- perhaps a business, not just on this forum -- who might trade mine for theirs? Just asking. Pictures are on the gunbroker website and Accurate Shooter forum under my same username: drrjc  Thanks much. ... Rob.

An original #4 barrel in 32-40 in excellent shape should be quite easy to sell.  If you were in Canada I'd buy it from you right now

Chris.

This would be a very desirable barrel if.......

The huge dovetail cut in the top, plus the other two dovetails, essentially ruin all collectability of the barrel.  You're down to a user barrel, and that would require it to be a proven excellent barrel for shooting, and a reduction in price. 
your price is firmly in collector territory.  

That's the reason your buyers on the 6mm board backed out, I expect, and the reason it hasn't sold on gunbroker.

I have an excellent .25-20 winchester barrel I'd trade for it, if it was in equal condition to my barrel.  Unfortunatley, it isn't.

Thanks very much for all the info and responses. We'll adjust our expectations accordingly for sale or trade. Much appreciated.