Posted: 1/18/2012 11:56:31 AM EDT
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Washington has agreed to allow the importation of M1 Garand rifles from Seoul, reversing its earlier decision to ban the shipping of the weapon used by South Korean and U.S. soldiers during the 1950-53 Korean War, a senior defense official said Wednesday.
“The U.S. government approved the imports of some 86,000 of the rifles,” said Lee Sun-chul, deputy defense minister for force and resources management. “The historic firearms are expected to be sold to American Korean War veterans and their families in time for the 62nd anniversary of the Korean War, which falls on June 25 this year.” Kim Mi-sung, an official of the force and resources management office, said the defense ministry received an approval letter from the United States on Sept. 2 last year that stated Washington agreed to allow the importation of the M1s. She noted that the U.S. government, however, rejected Seoul’s proposal to export some 600,000 M1 Carbines, which were also used in the Korean War, as they come with a magazine that can carry multiple rounds unlike the Garands. “We plan to announce a bid later this month or in February for the selection of agencies to sell the M1 rifles to Americans,” Kim said. “The U.S. has been reviewing legal procedures for the approval of a third party transfer.” http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2012/01/113_103154.html |
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Washington has agreed to allow the importation of M1 Garand rifles from Seoul, reversing its earlier decision to ban the shipping of the weapon used by South Korean and U.S. soldiers during the 1950-53 Korean War, a senior defense official said Wednesday.
“The U.S. government approved the imports of some 86,000 of the rifles,” said Lee Sun-chul, deputy defense minister for force and resources management. “The historic firearms are expected to be sold to American Korean War veterans and their families in time for the 62nd anniversary of the Korean War, which falls on June 25 this year.” Kim Mi-sung, an official of the force and resources management office, said the defense ministry received an approval letter from the United States on Sept. 2 last year that stated Washington agreed to allow the importation of the M1s. She noted that the U.S. government, however, rejected Seoul’s proposal to export some 600,000 M1 Carbines, which were also used in the Korean War, as they come with a magazine that can carry multiple rounds unlike the Garands. “We plan to announce a bid later this month or in February for the selection of agencies to sell the M1 rifles to Americans,” Kim said. “The U.S. has been reviewing legal procedures for the approval of a third party transfer.” http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2012/01/113_103154.html |
Oh for gods sakes fellas the damn importers have to get people in to look at the fucking things first, that may take a year or more, plus importing them, which can take god knows how long. Bryan probably can't tell you anything till they see the US. AIM is not a importer
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Oh for gods sakes fellas the damn importers have to get people in to look at the fucking things first, that may take a year or more, plus importing them, which can take god knows how long. Bryan probably can't tell you anything till they see the US. AIM is not a importer you shall not question the powers of " Czar Bryan of AIM" Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Oh for gods sakes fellas the damn importers have to get people in to look at the fucking things first, that may take a year or more, plus importing them, which can take god knows how long. Bryan probably can't tell you anything till they see the US. AIM is not a importer you shall not question the powers of " Czar Bryan of AIM" Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Article says they want some to be in country being sold by june25 but that's for vets |
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it won't be soon guys And I doubt they will be in as good a condition as the last batch 25yrs ago, which means these will be junk. If any of you guys want a an M1 Garand, the CMP is the only way to go. Though I agree that they won't be as good as they were 25 years ago, and that the CMP is the way to go, I'd still bring a couple home on the cheap. |
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My grandfather served in Korea during the war, what would be a way for me to get information about purchasing? Has any info been provided about who will be importing the batch for the Veterans and their families? click here |
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My grandfather served in Korea during the war, what would be a way for me to get information about purchasing? Has any info been provided about who will be importing the batch for the Veterans and their families? click here That will get him a CMP Garand, the Korean imports will not go through the CMP, and we'll have to wait to see what importers get ahold of them.... |