Korean re-import M1 Garands

[Packrat67]

What a choice Koren pie-in-the-sky rifles of unknown quality, or good solid M1 rifles that have been checked out by experts. HUMM time for a trip to the CMP North Store. Great guns great service and they still have a good selection.

 

[jwalt01]

I have a Q will the imported M1's have a import mark on them
since they were made in America?

 

[Joseph]

I will be buying one if this is the case, time to sell the bold bolt action 30.06 and reinvest in a garand. All that surplus ammo I bOught 10 years ago will come in handy.

 

[boozoo]

Import mark... probably, yes. You'd be surprised how many American made weapons had to be import marked.

 

[Denny347]

I have a Q will the imported M1's have a import mark on them
since they were made in America?

Yes, it is required by Federal Law.

 

[teddy12b]

I know I missed the boat on CMP Garands years ago when a service grade was $400. If these korean M1's show up around that price regardless of condition I'll buy one. If they come in cheap enough, I'll buy two.

It's ok to love the AR-15 and Garand at the same time. They each have their time and place. The 30-06 AP ammo brings a little something else to the party though.

 

[lrahm]

Yes, it is required by Federal Law.

Knowledge is "Garand". Ok, that was stupid.

 

[teddy12b]

Knowledge is "Garand". Ok, that was stupid.

If I didn't know better I'd say someone was trying to get up to 50 posts with that gem, LOL. It's ok.

 

[DragonGunner]

I know I missed the boat on CMP Garands years ago when a service grade was $400. If these korean M1's show up around that price regardless of condition I'll buy one. If they come in cheap enough, I'll buy two.

It's ok to love the AR-15 and Garand at the same time. They each have their time and place. The 30-06 AP ammo brings a little something else to the party though.

30-06 AP ammo through 1.25" of steel. Point still sharp.

 

[RBrianHarless]

Hope it does lower the price a bit. Would love to own one or more M1 Garands.

 

[teddy12b]

30-06 AP ammo through 1.25" of steel. Point still sharp.

There's always going to be something to be said for a quality semiauto 30-06. I don't even know where you can buy that ammo, but if I'm not mistaken it should be able to be fired out of any modern 30-06 as well correct?

 

[DragonGunner]

There's always going to be something to be said for a quality semiauto 30-06. I don't even know where you can buy that ammo, but if I'm not mistaken it should be able to be fired out of any modern 30-06 as well correct?

Yes correct. That one was shot from my 1903A3. You can find this old ammo on gunbroker sometimes, individuals selling sometimes on the CMP forum an someone here on INGO was selling some in the ammo section a week or so ago...might still be there.....I got mine when CMP was selling it an it all sold out in less than 48 hours....64.00 for around 200 rds in en-blocs in sealed cans. Wish I had bought more, but the Fed Ex guy was glad I didn't...looked like a armory on my front porch when he left...lol.

 

[opus1776]

I have a Garand from Korea that I bought 15 years ago. I got lucky and all of the serial numbers match. I bought it for 100.00. Shoots great. Still has the Korean sling. I re-finished the wood in a low gloss. I couldn't guess what's it worth now.

Probably 5 to 600 bucks.

Try double what denny's guess is.....

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[red_zr24x4]

Try double what denny's guess is.....
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So you think a import stamped Korean M1 is worth double than what you can get a service grade from CMP? I see no logic in this.

lrahm, the only serial # on a M1 is on the heal of the receiver, There are drawing numbers on the op rod, trigger group(and parts) , barrel etc.

 

[lrahm]

Try double what denny's guess is.....

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"Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" K. Moss

You can NEVER be too rich or too thin.

Life is not a journey, but a series of unplanned detours...

Perfection: is not a goal---it's a demanded expectation.

Since I only paid 100.00 for it...anyway it goes, good for me.

 

[lrahm]

So you think a import stamped Korean M1 is worth double than what you can get a service grade from CMP? I see no logic in this.

lrahm, the only serial # on a M1 is on the heal of the receiver, There are drawing numbers on the op rod, trigger group(and parts) , barrel etc.

I will take a look. It's not hurting.

 

[red_zr24x4]

lrahm, my post to you was more a FYI. There are books (maybe web sites) that will tell you for XXXX serial # the op rod should be XXX and so on.
I think you got a hell of a deal on the M1 for $100. I have an Arlington Ord. M1 (import) that I've had for years and there's not a thing wrong with it. I also have a CMP field grade.

 

[lrahm]

lrahm, my post to you was more a FYI. There are books (maybe web sites) that will tell you for XXXX serial # the op rod should be XXX and so on.
I think you got a hell of a deal on the M1 for $100. I have an Arlington Ord. M1 (import) that I've had for years and there's not a thing wrong with it. I also have a CMP field grade.

No problem. I guy that I bought mine from had about 20 Garands 10 carbines. I was first there and I was pleased with what I got. I'll get the serial number and take a look.

 

[lrahm]

lrahm, my post to you was more a FYI. There are books (maybe web sites) that will tell you for XXXX serial # the op rod should be XXX and so on.
I think you got a hell of a deal on the M1 for $100. I have an Arlington Ord. M1 (import) that I've had for years and there's not a thing wrong with it. I also have a CMP field grade.

Springfield 4292831

 

[brian_a_mcmillen]

If the price is right...I'm difinitely going to get one!