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Has anyone ever had any dealings with the following importer, or rifles from said supplier?



Import Arms Co.

2215 J Street

Sacramento

California



Apparently they went under in the late 80's, but that's as much info as i can find on them.

I'm specifically looking to track down how long they were in operation, and anyone that's owned/owns a Norinco Type 56s bought in by them.



Considering the vast knowledge base on here I've got my fingers crossed that someone knows/owns something

Import Arms Co., Sacramento, CA



There is a theory that they are associated with Pacific International Merchandising Corp. or its retail store Old Sacramento Armory on 2215 J Street. I believe PIMC marketed stamped-receiver



Chinese AKs in the mid-1980s for something like $280.

"IA CO SAC CA which stands for InterAmerican Company, Sacramento, California which also was known as InterAmerican Import Export Company.



InterAmerican imported firearms and parts kits from China, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, England, Germany, Israel, Australia, Brazil and some other countries. Pacific International Merchandising Co (PIMCO), along with Armex Intl (a class 3 dealer) and Old Sacramento Armoury (a retail gun store) were the three different extensions that distributed the wares of InterAmerican at the local retail, wholesale and class 3 levels."