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This topic is tied to the below grammar expression in the grammar library.
ものなら
1. A can't be done; but if it could; then B
Usually shows the subject's wishes or feelings about what they'd like to do.
彼 女 と 会 え る もの なら 、 ぜひ 会 い に 行 き た い 。 
If I could, I'd really want to go see her.
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恵理子
Level: 1
There is also a casual (informal) construction possible:
Verb: Potential + もん + なら + Verb: たい

料理できるもんなら、毎日おいしい夕食を作りたい。
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マイコー
Level: 260
Thanks!
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earthiverse
Level: 6

I got the sentence 「あの絵が手に入るものなら、どんな大金も惜おしくはない。」
Shouldn't 入る be 入れる according to the rule that you need a potential verb?

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マイコー
Level: 260

Looks like a mistake - where did you see this? In the grammar quizzing, sentence quizzing, or elsewhere?

Just found it and fixed it!

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marvin_s
Level: 27

It can also be used with dictionary form of the verb, like 叶う. Example: 不老不死の願いが叶うものなら、私はいくらでも金を出す。This is from my Try N2 book.

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