Guys, I've FINALLY found an Iraqi cop with 40rd bakelite 7.62mm magazines.  He wants to trade a 75rd drum for one - just need to find a drum (and I trashed one about a month ago - DAMN!!).

He says he has about 5 of them.  I only say the one but whatever.  Hopefully I will be able to trade him a regular 40rd magazine and some nice tactical gloves for one, then get him a drum or two for the rest.  Then to get them home....  Keep your fingers crossed.

Getting mags back will be a problem.  Do not use the APO system.  Trust me on that one  But if you can get it into a conex box

Thanks for the info - I've actually been taking them apart when I get others and sending the bodies of them back.  The springs and floor plates go individually in another box later.  So all are "harmless."  Not a real problem so far (knock on wood).  Naturally, any 40rd magazines I get will be sent back totally stripped and thoughtfully packaged to ensure they get back.  

If you need any drums, let me know.. I can send some nice Russian ones from Germany.

what if you tried to mail them home? i don't know how much shipping would be, but i can't imagine they'd be pulling open boxes to make sure there isn't anything evil inside