Value of a Modified MR 372 with AR handguard

[zrunr]

Opinion on an odd MR 372 with AR handguard

I came across a MR model 372 with shortened barrel, polymer AR handguard, no carrying handle or biopod but with the correct gas block and bayonet lug. It is clear the barrel was shortened. It is not marked AA or had any milling to remove the Mag Res. markings. It looks to be in good condition overall. Serial number starts with 03.

What would be a good price for a rifle like this? It is not the correct config. for a Model 372.

Would it make sense to try and reconfigure this into a correct ARM Model 372 with the bipod and wooden handguard if one could find such an item even if the barrel would still be 16 inches instead of 18 inches?

 

[RSR]

Pics?

 

[sniperdoc]

The wood handguards are easy enough to find, but the bipods are pricey as hell.
As to the barrel, have you considered a longer flash hider? (Like the one for 11" or 14.5"" AR15 Barrels to make them 16")

 

[AGG]

"03" can mean two types of M372--- could be MR or AA--- no realistic method to evaluate with the scant description and no pics!!!

Tony

 

[zrunr]

Hi Tony,

It is only marked as MR. There are no AA markings on it. I will work on a pic.

Any input on rear hangers and carry handles would be appreciated. The barrel is currently 16 so the desire to make it 18 is for the sake of appearances.

 

[lcastillo]

I think 16" barrel on a ARM looks great! It's a paratrooper length ARM. If the barrel was cut down or replaced by another type barrel I would not pay a premium price as you would for unfired condition Galil. I think bipods are easy to find. Nice wood ARM handguard much harder. You can find rear handguard retainers but the carry handle pin is the hardest thing to find in that assembly. Take those things into account with your purchase. Good luck

 

[sniperdoc]

I don't recall the prices of bipods, but it seems they were expensive. But I may be thinking of the mount/FSB.

 

[sniperdoc]

Try apexgunparts.com, or ironwood Designs for the handguards.

 

[sniperdoc]

Other than replacing the barrel, the longer Flash Hider is the only way to make the barrel look longer. (Unless you happen to own a Barrel Stretcher!)
Re: Carry Handle Pin; if you know the size, you can either buy a generic steel pin of the correct size, or buy one slightly larger and at least an inch longer than needed and chuck it in a drill press and use sandpaper to bring it down to the correct size (a hand drill can be used in a pinch by holding it FIRMLY between your knees, but this is not advised.)
PM me for more info

 

[mullicrk]

I have all the parts you need. Mint ARM hand guards either light, dark or in the middle colors, bipods (large feet, small feet, R4 and contract with pins and clips) Rear retainers with or without carry handle and other variants. Carry handles, pins both new production and old. Barrels Galore in different lengths, twist and so on you will need specifics here. I have IMI, contract, US made.

Im not giving this stuff away but if your interested then make a detailed list and look me up on the AKfiles where Im mainly at. If you can swing a good deal on the rifle it way be worth your while to correct the misgivings or leave as is, I have no skin in it but would help you out if its worth my time. If not then good luck. A running Galil is still a running Galil and worth something.

 

[AresShrike]

The wood IMI Galil ARM handguards are very, very hard to find, especially in mint or near mint condition, to say the very least.
Rear holders with carry handles are also very, very hard to find.

I don't believe Ironwood Designs has them (ARM handguards) available yet, or know if they really will get around to it. I hope so, but I'm not holding my breath.

Galil barrels, new-virgin, with no extractor cuts, gas ports, or front handguard cuts, are also super hard to find, especially real IMI quality ones.
Jeff Miller can make you a fantastic quality Galil barrel, from Douglas Stainless Steel blanks, in any length, twist, and diameter you want.

As Mullicrk is very graciously offering you help in your search for real quality parts, I'd be all over that, if you prefer an ARM.

Personally, I prefer the Galil AR model, with the 16" barrel, and I'd keep it just like it is.
I'd rather have the gun just as you like it best, whether AR or ARM, 16" or 18", 1-7 or 1-12 twist, whatever, it should be exactly what you like.
My Galil's "monetary value" is, to me, of no concern, as they will be with me till I die, God willing.

Just my two cents.

 

[mullicrk]

I agree 100%, if you get something and like it then who cares. Ive got rifles that Id honestly would never think of selling that look beaten and abused.

I think the key is what do you want and if the price is right. Money is always a deciding factor IMO.

 

[FELIX 808]

I'd rather have the gun just as you like it best, whether AR or ARM, 16" or 18", 1-7 or 1-12 twist, whatever, it should be exactly what you like.
My Galil's "monetary value" is, to me, of no concern, as they will be with me till I die, God willing.
Just my two cents.

I absolutely agree. I'm a buyer not a seller so it better be what I want

 

[adipose]

I came across a MR model 372 with shortened barrel, polymer AR handguard, no carrying handle or biopod but with the correct gas block and bayonet lug. It is clear the barrel was shortened. It is not marked AA or had any milling to remove the Mag Res. markings. It looks to be in good condition overall. Serial number starts with 03.

What would be a good price for a rifle like this? It is not the correct config. for a Model 372.

Would it make sense to try and reconfigure this into a correct ARM Model 372 with the bipod and wooden handguard if one could find such an item even if the barrel would still be 16 inches instead of 18 inches?

zrunr,
Your rifle is in the correct configuration; if it is a transition rifle; as they made them like that (I own one).

So it will not take much to make it a true ARM model.

They only concern is why you have a 16 inch barrel; as they should be 18 inches.

So you need to look at the markings on the barrel to ensure it is a IMI barrel and the date code should be 1986.

I am assuming you have the vertical serial number on the front starting with MR and in the 3XXX range with one or two zero's in front; which is correct for that. The earlier 372's were in the 27XX - 28XX range.

Based on all of this and what access's. come with it; it could have a value of 2K to 2.5K (depending on the barrel).

But it is hard to finalize this; since you left details-pics out.