Korean M1 Garands

dist1646 · Jun 6, 2012

I just saw over on the 6BR forum that the State Dept has reversed it's decision on the importation of Korean Garands. If true, this is good news!

BlackBart · Jun 6, 2012

If so I wonder why the change of heart. I'll believe it WHEN I see it.

fivepointstar · Jun 6, 2012

BlackBart said:
If so I wonder why the change of heart. I'll believe it WHEN I see it.

Ditto....when I have one in my collection from Korea I will believe it

krucam · Jun 6, 2012

From Senator Jon Tester yesterday.....

http://www.tester.senate.gov/Newsroom/pr_060512_m1_garand.cfm

Under pressure from Tester, the State Department recently reversed its decision and will now consider South Korea’s request once an importer is selected.

JMangle · Jun 6, 2012

That is good news indeed.

Redcobra · Jun 6, 2012

Why can't we get a Senator like that in MD?
Did you read the last sentence where it says he led the way in blocking funding to advance the UN Arms Treaty.
Go Jon Tester!!

ps: I am also glad that the CMP will be handling the rifles and sales.

yellowsled · Jun 6, 2012

Sweet! Ill be getting my first Garand!

BlackBart · Jun 6, 2012

The rifles will be sold in the U.S. through the Civilian Marksmanship Program, a non-profit organization that provides surplus firearms to qualified buyers.

Totally contrary to what the CMP themselves had said. Perhaps the senator is mistaken, I dunno. I DO hope we also get the ammo, corrosive is no real big deal IF one cleans their rifles. I use it in my bolt actions and save the Greek for my Garand.

oldsarge · Jun 6, 2012

I believe that the ammo is already filtering back to the US. http://www.jgsales.com/30-06-korean...s,-250rds-loose-in-steel-ammo-can.-p-888.html and http://www.southernohiogun.com/ammo-mags-more/ammunition/30-06-military-surplus-ammo.html

Sev89 · Jun 6, 2012

Maybe I'll finally be able to afford a shooter! :thumbsup:

BlackBart · Jun 6, 2012

oldsarge said:
I believe that the ammo is already filtering back to the US. http://www.jgsales.com/30-06-korean...s,-250rds-loose-in-steel-ammo-can.-p-888.html and http://www.southernohiogun.com/ammo-mags-more/ammunition/30-06-military-surplus-ammo.html

Grossly overpriced for corrosive ammo. Supply and demand, hopefully they will get a zillion rounds to bring it back down to earth.

Half-cocked · Jun 6, 2012

This must mean someone in the "ZERO" administration has figured out how to illegally redirect some of the M1's to Mexican drug gangs.

Sev89 · Jun 6, 2012

Half-cocked said:
This must mean someone in the "ZERO" administration has figured out how to illegally redirect some of the M1's to Mexican drug gangs.

Or it just means they don't have the 'nads to face a wave of pissed off collectors

dr_baer · Jun 6, 2012

GREAT NEWS !!!!

Jack Ryan · Jun 6, 2012

Half-cocked said:
This must mean someone in the "ZERO" administration has figured out how to illegally redirect some of the M1's to Mexican drug gangs.

Sev89 said:
Or it just means they don't have the 'nads to face a wave of pissed off collectors

Or it means that Zero figured out a way to tax the crap out of it. :tdown:

krucam · Jun 6, 2012

Too many "glass half empty" types...

JMintzer · Jun 6, 2012

BlackBart said:
The rifles will be sold in the U.S. through the Civilian Marksmanship Program, a non-profit organization that provides surplus firearms to qualified buyers.

Totally contrary to what the CMP themselves had said. Perhaps the senator is mistaken, I dunno. I DO hope we also get the ammo, corrosive is no real big deal IF one cleans their rifles. I use it in my bolt actions and save the Greek for my Garand.

That is confusing, especially with this line in the linked article...

"the State Department recently reversed its decision and will now consider South Korea’s request once an importer is selected."

Once an importer is selected? Like Blue Sky?

Jamie

-Z/28- · Jun 6, 2012

Good news.

Now if we can just get those Carbines too!

BlackBart · Jun 6, 2012

JMintzer said:
That is confusing, especially with this line in the linked article...

Once an importer is selected? Like Blue Sky?

Jamie

That would be a good guess. I had one, Blue Sky stamping on barrel. Pretty gun but the bore was wiped slick. Sold it to another member here him knowing it was slick. I didn't know they existed anymore.

Again if it goes to an importer CMP is out of the loop.

BlackBart · Jun 6, 2012

-Z/28- said:
Good news.

Now if we can just get those Carbines too!

Now talk about slick barrels....ask 303Enfield about his carbine via Korea with a slick barrel. :innocent0

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