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Red_Hill Participating Member Offline Posts: 24 Joined: Apr 26^th, 2026	GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel SALE PENDING May 8^th, 2026 at 9:36pm	Print Post
	GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank $219 + Shipping After agreement to purchase, we will communicate so I can calculate actual shipping cost. Personal check, money order and PayPal. Credit cards are an option but there will be a 4% convenience fee. First person to say "I WILL TAKE IT" , by posting in this thread (if allowed) or by private message to me will be the buyer. Shipping will likely be expensive for this HEAVY barrel. If you live near me I will allow pick up. Zip code is 17870 Caliber: .32 -- Bore slugged and measures .321" Length: 30" Diameter: 1.275" for first 4" - 1.215" to muzzle Weight: 9lb 4oz Pictures are the best description. If it is not in the pictures, it is not included. Please ask any questions before buying! (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)
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Smoke Oldtimer Offline Posts: 848 Location: San Diego Joined: Feb 24^th, 2013	Re: GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank Reply #1 - yesterday at 1:39am	Print Post
	What's the groove diameter? Following a long conversation with Douglas about rebarreling a Stevens 44 1/2 in .32-40 and the OD at each end, I ordered a barrel. After it was fitted by a local gunsmith, drilled and tapped, front dovetail cut, I was informed that it was .319 in the groves. I was later told that Douglas' normal .32 caliber barrels are .319. If you want one of in .321 you had to order an 8mm. Caveat Emptor

	I refuse to spend my life worrying about what I eat. There is no pleasure worth foregoing just for an extra 3 years in the geriatric ward. John Mortimer
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Red_Hill Participating Member Offline Posts: 24 Joined: Apr 26^th, 2026	Re: GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank Reply #2 - yesterday at 10:00am	Print Post
	Smoke wrote yesterday at 1:39am: What's the groove diameter? Following a long conversation with Douglas about rebarreling a Stevens 44 1/2 in .32-40 and the OD at each end, I ordered a barrel. After it was fitted by a local gunsmith, drilled and tapped, front dovetail cut, I was informed that it was .319 in the groves. I was later told that Douglas' normal .32 caliber barrels are .319. If you want one of in .321 you had to order an 8mm. Caveat Emptor Bore measured by using a soft lead ball driven into muzzle. Diameter is .321" For comparison I did the same with an 8mm Douglas barrel I have on hand. It measured .323"


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RJ-35-40 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 305 Joined: Dec 7^th, 2016	Re: GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank Reply #3 - yesterday at 10:28am	Print Post
	"12 Days since joining".. Hummm? . "Caveat Emptor" Now with that said, I purchased a barrel from a long standing member that arrived 3+ inches shorter than advertised. This particular (I won't refer to him as Gent DUDE..") has posted pictures of his other rifles which are all spectacular, so he clearly knows and appreciates the details it takes to make a rifle a show piece. So was this a honest mistake.. ? Obviously it could have been but when I brought the discrepancy to his attention he got down right surly. Point is, length of time as a member of ASSRA is usually but not necessarily a good indicator. BTW, That's a great price..! Smoke wrote yesterday at 1:39am: What's the groove diameter? Following a long conversation with Douglas about rebarreling a Stevens 44 1/2 in .32-40 and the OD at each end, I ordered a barrel. After it was fitted by a local gunsmith, drilled and tapped, front dovetail cut, I was informed that it was .319 in the groves. I was later told that Douglas' normal .32 caliber barrels are .319. If you want one of in .321 you had to order an 8mm. Caveat Emptor
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Dellet Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1281 Joined: May 19^th, 2017	Re: GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank Reply #4 - yesterday at 11:35am	Print Post
	Red_Hill wrote yesterday at 10:00am: Smoke wrote yesterday at 1:39am: What's the groove diameter? Following a long conversation with Douglas about rebarreling a Stevens 44 1/2 in .32-40 and the OD at each end, I ordered a barrel. After it was fitted by a local gunsmith, drilled and tapped, front dovetail cut, I was informed that it was .319 in the groves. I was later told that Douglas' normal .32 caliber barrels are .319. If you want one of in .321 you had to order an 8mm. Caveat Emptor Bore measured by using a soft lead ball driven into muzzle. Diameter is .321" For comparison I did the same with an 8mm Douglas barrel I have on hand. It measured .323" Measuring the end of an uncut barrel is problematic. The chamber end not so much because the chamber will correct any taper in the bore created by the lapping/machining process. All blanks need at least an inch cut off the muzzle end for the same reason. Good chance that blank has a 319 groove. There may actually a maximum finish length mark on the muzzle end.


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Red_Hill Participating Member Offline Posts: 24 Joined: Apr 26^th, 2026	Re: GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank Reply #5 - yesterday at 11:53am	Print Post
	Dellet wrote yesterday at 11:35am: Measuring the end of an uncut barrel is problematic. The chamber end not so much because the chamber will correct any taper in the bore created by the lapping/machining process. All blanks need at least an inch cut off the muzzle end for the same reason. Good chance that blank has a 319 groove. There may actually a maximum finish length mark on the muzzle end. I actually checked both muzzle and breech. While it could be .319 in the middle. It is .321 at both ends. No marks on muzzle end. See picture of muzzle in opening post.
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Red_Hill Participating Member Offline Posts: 24 Joined: Apr 26^th, 2026	Re: GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank Reply #6 - yesterday at 12:03pm	Print Post
	RJ-35-40 wrote yesterday at 10:28am: "12 Days since joining".. Hummm? . "Caveat Emptor" Point is, length of time as a member of ASSRA is usually but not necessarily a good indicator. BTW, That's a great price..! I have been recognized and given the thumbs up in other threads. Have offered to link my Gunbroker and eBay feedback if asked. Have sold three barrels to members here and I imagine they'll jump right in if I have mislead anyone. When I sold 100+ Investarms barrels a couple years ago, they went on eBay as they are common. I came here, as these are less common and I will be asking questions. Seemed fair to offer them to the people who were being helpful. As you own story demonstrates, member length isn't the best measure of honesty. On price. Looked up a current price at Douglas and sales on eBay. Discounted a bit as their are no fees here.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7621 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: F/S GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank Reply #7 - yesterday at 12:54pm	Print Post
	There are many, older Douglas barrels that have a .321 groove. I have three from the early to mid '80's. They are 15 twist, 16 twist and the third 20 twist, they are all .321 groove.

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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3739 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: F/S GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank Reply #8 - yesterday at 1:16pm	Print Post
	My auction 32 Douglas barrel had a .3191 groove as marked and a 12 twist. Last week I found a Hoch 324-220 bullet that seems to shoot well. This Thursday’s match will be the acid test. I welcome new members who bring their items here to sell.

	ASSRA # 11318 Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
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Cbashooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1624 Location: Eastern Wa. Joined: Mar 31^st, 2018	Re: F/S GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank Reply #9 - yesterday at 1:20pm	Print Post
	I have backed out of a couple deals on other forms , because I didn't trust a new member , and it ended up biting me in the butt , as they were very good people. On the flip side, I have had a couple deals go bad with people that have been members of long standing. All my dealings here have been very positive. People have to start somewhere and I too appreciate these being offered at the site.I also understand there are a lot of scammers out there...


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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2100 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: F/S GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank Reply #10 - yesterday at 4:15pm	Print Post
	I am not sure if it is still the case, but at one time Douglas stamped their barrels 32-40 if for that cartridge.

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Smoke Oldtimer Offline Posts: 848 Location: San Diego Joined: Feb 24^th, 2013	Re: F/S GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank Reply #11 - yesterday at 5:06pm	Print Post
	Which of Winchester, Stevens, or Marlin made .32-40s in .319 (I'm not being snarky, I'm genuinely curious about this)

	I refuse to spend my life worrying about what I eat. There is no pleasure worth foregoing just for an extra 3 years in the geriatric ward. John Mortimer
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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3739 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: F/S GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank Reply #12 - yesterday at 5:53pm	Print Post
	Mine was chambered by Paul Shuttleworth arounds 20 years ago for Andy Zornacky (sp?) according to his brother Richard Zorin in a 32 cal wildcat and the barrel was marked 32 2.6. Richard said it was a wildcat 357 max case with a bottleneck. He strongly suggested to rechamber it to 32-40 as they could never get it to shoot well. That caliber marking must have scared off some buyers as it went for only $1070 on Amoskeag. SST PG with a #3-1/2 barrel and good wood.

	ASSRA # 11318 Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
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RJ-35-40 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 305 Joined: Dec 7^th, 2016	Re: GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank Reply #13 - yesterday at 6:03pm	Print Post
	ALERT.. ALERT, ALERT, Oh..Boy Regarding my post below..... In the world of unbelievable bad coincidences. When I said in my post "This particular (I won't refer to him as "Gent")" I was trying to say that the surly guy who shorted me on a barrel was not a gentleman. I did not mention his name for obvious reasons. I HAD NO IDEA there happens to be a guy out there with the last name "GENT" EVEN more Coincidentally, as it happened I had bought a barrel from a member who goes by 'Pinwheel' who happens to have the same last name "Gent" When I got a PM from him saying in essence 'What's you beef with me,? I was befuddled, Naturally he thought I was talking about him. I was NOT... My dealing with 'Pinwheel' ( "'Mr. Gent'") was perfect, on the up and up and straight forward. I don't think I'll ever with one or two exceptions, be able to associate ASSRA web monikers with someone's real name. So with my apologies and self admonition I ask for Mr. Gent's aka 'Pinwheel' forgiveness. He has been and I'm sure a Good Guy. Full disclosure, I don't remember much any more.. Bob RJ-35-40 wrote yesterday at 10:28am: "12 Days since joining".. Hummm? . "Caveat Emptor" Now with that said, I purchased a barrel from a long standing member that arrived 3+ inches shorter than advertised. This particular (I won't refer to him as "Gent") has posted pictures of his other rifles which are all spectacular, so he clearly knows and appreciates the details it takes to make a rifle a show piece. So was this a honest mistake.. ? Obviously it could have been but when I brought the discrepancy to his attention he got down right surly. Point is, length of time as a member of ASSRA is usually but not necessarily a good indicator. BTW, That's a great price..! Smoke wrote yesterday at 1:39am: What's the groove diameter? Following a long conversation with Douglas about rebarreling a Stevens 44 1/2 in .32-40 and the OD at each end, I ordered a barrel. After it was fitted by a local gunsmith, drilled and tapped, front dovetail cut, I was informed that it was .319 in the groves. I was later told that Douglas' normal .32 caliber barrels are .319. If you want one of in .321 you had to order an 8mm. Caveat Emptor


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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3739 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: F/S GR Douglas XX .32 Cal 1-16" Barrel Blank Reply #14 - yesterday at 6:10pm	Print Post
	Bob, You need to get with the program. It ain't GENT any longer it is DUDE. Jeff Bridges might take offense though. Jack

	ASSRA # 11318 Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
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