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.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>
They currently sell for around $220, according to another defense ministry official."
What?? Where??? I'll take 3 please!
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
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.
I think I'll be making a run to the CMP store soon.
They currently sell for around $220, according to another defense ministry official."
Take the cost for the first in the chain and multiple by three, so you are looking at $800 retail.
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.
$660?
Me too!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.
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.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.