Korean re-import M1 Garands

[rimfire_crazed]

I'm happy with my H&R from the CMP. The Blue Sky fiasco has totally put me off of these rifles.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

What about the 770,000 M1 Carbines that originally was included in the transfer from Korea? And check this link out for more info.

[Exclusive] US allows import of 86,000 M1 rifles from Korea <img src=http://110.45.173.104/www/news/images/ic_korean.gif>

From the article: "M1s were made first in 1926 and used during World War II and the Vietnam War. The carbines were first produced in 1941 and used during the 1950-1953 Korean War.

They currently sell for around $220, according to another defense ministry official."

What?? Where??? I'll take 3 please!

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

They currently sell for around $220, according to another defense ministry official."

What?? Where??? I'll take 3 please!

Me too! Why heck, I'd probably even go as high as $225....

 

[Streck-Fu]

Most importantly in the article linked, it is stated that the Garands are to be sold to Korea veterans in time of the 62nd anniversary this year.

Since they are not allowing all the Garands and non of the Carbines, this still seems like a political move in an election year.

 

[gunowner930]

OK, so several months ago, it was decided at high levels of government that lots of M1 Garand rifles would not be allowed to be imported back into the US from South Korea. If I recall, Hillary Clinton raised the question that these "semi-automatic rifles" might be used by criminal gangs.

Yes, certainly, gang members might choose to use a rifle that ways about 8-10 pounds and has a maximum capacity of eight shots rather than a stolen pistol that weighs a pound and has a capacity of between 12 and 19... but it's not very likely.

The good news is that the administration has reconsidered. NRA-ILA :: U.S. allows import of 86,000 M1 rifles from Korea
It's certainly political posturing, hoping that people are stupid enough to think, "Oh, well, they let me get th' rifle I wanted, so I'm gonna vote for 'em!"

That's fine and dandy. I'll take advantage of the lower prices and get mine ASAP. Sadly, the Clinton State Department would not allow the import of M1 Carbines, as they take a detachable magazine and that might be dangerous.

Blessings,
Bill

That's laughable. We all know that one can easily purchase a M1 carbine or M1 Garand already. And my guess is, that neither are a "weapon of choice" for gangbangers. For some reason I just don't see gangbangers seeking out WWII-era rifles and carbines, what about the drug cartels? Not so much either. A M1 Carbine can certainly be an effective firearm in the right hands, but there are better options available in almost any gun shop in the country (especially the gun shops where the govt. supplies firearms to drug cartels). That said, I'd like to see a price drop in the M1 Garands, because I'd love to pick one up.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

There is NO other side. Anti-gun is a cause without followers. They only hope to **** off the pro-gun people less by giving half a loaf.

Very insightful.

Restricting imports has many motivations. If you are JFK it is about fence builders. If you are Hillary Clinton it is an act of political purity.

I think I'll be making a run to the CMP store soon.

Why?

Trying to understand. Do you think CMP guns will drop because of the imports?

They currently sell for around $220, according to another defense ministry official."

Sure, $220 (surprised that they are that high) to the Greek and Armenian arms dealers who will then sell them to importers who will then sell then to distributors and distributors will sell them to dealers.

 

[boozoo]

I doubt this will change CMP prices... and CMP has already said many times over these Korean imports in question won't be coming through them. The overseas rifles they get are from returned lend lease. These are simply being exported back to us.

I love that they're going to sell us our old Garands (and maybe someday, carbines) to buy themselves new rifles. LOL Maybe that's why our administration keeps blocking them - they don't want the Koreans to go off buying Korean-made weapons. LOL "Yeah, we'll allow the import of everything ya got, if you sign this M4 arms contract" heh

 

[paddling_man]

It'll be interesting to see what the price runs. I've been putting off a CMP run but may wait to see where these prices fall out.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Take the cost for the first in the chain and multiple by three, so you are looking at $800 retail.

 

[paddling_man]

Take the cost for the first in the chain and multiple by three, so you are looking at $800 retail.

$660?

 

[.45 Dave]

I would love to have an M-1. Garands are great and I have shot one once but somehow I just like the M-1 better. Maybe someday they'll send those over too.

 

[Denny347]

I got lucky, I have a M1 Carbine that was a Blue Sky import but it is in all original shape and shoots great. Bought it off one of my Chief's for what he bought it for in the early 90's when they were imported...$100. My Acel Import Garand did not fare as well. Heavy re-parking, Korean replacement stock, and someone went to town with the cleaning rod at the muzzle end . It shoots ok but there is a total mixmaster.

 

[red_zr24x4]

I got lucky, I have a M1 Carbine that was a Blue Sky import but it is in all original shape and shoots great. Bought it off one of my Chief's for what he bought it for in the early 90's when they were imported...$100. My Acel Import Garand did not fare as well. Heavy re-parking, Korean replacement stock, and someone went to town with the cleaning rod at the muzzle end . It shoots ok but there is a total mixmaster.

Hate to tell you, but all Garand's are mixmaster's. About the only Garand you'll find that isn't someone went throught and made it correct.
When they were gone through the military did not keep parts seperate for each rifle. They had hoppers full of parts and just grabed one.

Dont get me wrong the CMP has/had correct grade that were the right parts but 90% Garands are going to be mixmasters.

 

[General Lee]

This is one of my bucket list guns. They can't get here soon enough !!

 

[Kirk Freeman]

$660?

You are forgetting to include P-R exicise tax and states sales tax.

I believe $800 is most realistic as to a final price. We shall see.

 

[tgallmey]

Well to her nothing is more gangsta than a Garand . . . . . . there used in all the drive bys and violent crime. You know late at night 3 young men driving up on somebody a fight breaks out and then the sound that echos throughout the bad neighborhoods BANG BANG BANG . . . . BANG . . BANG BANG . . . BANG BANG PING!!!!!!!

 

[tgallmey]

 

[seamus]

I suspect you are absolutely correct about them being in worse shape, but I'll certainly wouldn't mind getting one if the price is right.

Me too!

 

[Denny347]

Hate to tell you, but all Garand's are mixmaster's. About the only Garand you'll find that isn't someone went throught and made it correct.
When they were gone through the military did not keep parts seperate for each rifle. They had hoppers full of parts and just grabed one.

Dont get me wrong the CMP has/had correct grade that were the right parts but 90% Garands are going to be mixmasters.

Well yes, mine has a few NM parts in it, replacement Korean stock, HEAVY parkerizing, replacement barrel. Mine was rode hard and put away wet. At least even the service grade CMP rifles look/feel/shoot like they should. The Koreans were not treated as nice.

 

[EvilBlackGun]

As for me and my house ...

... we'll just go on building up AR-s, for Best Bang For The Buck. Not at all interested in any antique piece that runs on spendy ammunition. EBG