+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Arlington import

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    FREE MEMBER
    NO Posting or PM's Allowed
    surpman1911's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Last On
    04-25-2018 @ 09:55 PM
    Location
    California
    Posts
    140
    Real Name
    Kevin
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    04:33 AM

    Arlington import

    What can you tell me about the arlington ordinance m1 carbine imports. I have heard a lot about the poor quality of blue sky imports. Is arlington the same way? Are the marks large and obvious like blue sky?
    -thanks
    Information
    Warning: This is a relatively older thread
    This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

  2. # ADS
    Friends and Sponsors
    Join Date
    October 2006
    Location
    Milsurps.Com
    Posts
    All Threads
    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

  3. #2
    Legacy Member tenOC's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Last On
    10-27-2021 @ 05:38 PM
    Location
    Earth, Milky Way. And as seen in another dimension.
    Posts
    638
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    08:33 AM
    ARL ORD is a tiny marking under the barrel. I bought a removed barrel once with a light striking and was able to remove it pretty well. That wouldn't work well with barrels from IBM, Underwood, Inland because they're not smooth like Rockola and Winchester. I turned a $100 barrel into a one I was proud to put on a receiver as a collectible.

  4. Thank You to tenOC For This Useful Post:


  5. Avoid Ads - Become a Contributing Member - Click HERE
  6. #3
    FREE MEMBER
    NO Posting or PM's Allowed
    M1 Jeeper's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Last On
    07-20-2014 @ 10:59 PM
    Location
    Minneapolis
    Posts
    2
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    07:33 AM
    The Arl Ord barrel stamping is so tiny, it looks just like a scratch. Inspect the rifle as you would any other used rifle. The Arl Ord M1icon Carbine I shot recently was a typical mixmaster, with a bright bore and very little barrel wear.

  7. #4
    Legacy Member shadycon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Last On
    Today @ 08:00 AM
    Location
    NRV, Va.
    Posts
    773
    Real Name
    Gene Keller
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    08:33 AM
    They are like a lot of things; You can get" The good, the bad, or the ugly"!GK
    M1a1's-R-FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    TSMG's-R-MORE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    ENJOY LIFE AND HAVE FUN!!!

  8. #5
    Moderator
    (Deceased Nov 16th, 2019)

    JimF4M1s (Deceased)'s Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Last On
    01-14-2023 @ 10:08 PM
    Location
    USA
    Age
    74
    Posts
    3,439
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    05:33 AM
    What is the reason for changing or turning the barrel to remove the stamping? Even the hardest struck Blue Sky marking I have seen shot OK. You can't see it when you are shooting. Some are hidden by the stock. Maybe the aesthetics aspect when sitting in a rack? Guys say they leave the Bavarian markings thinking they increase the value. And it has proven true over other imports. Most likely it's because there are too many and you can't remove them. There is no doubt that an unmarked carbine is worth more then an import, even the Bavarian marked examples.

    My guess would be "most" are trying to increase the value for a future sale by masking where it has been. Maybe on a harder to find receiver. Right/wrong, there are many differing opinions. Is it different then other parts swapping? Say a straight verses dogleg hammer, leaf verses adj sight, a stock without the FAT stamp? After all, the barrel is just a part.

    I have maybe ten import marked carbines. Why, well some were just too good a price to pass up. When I get a carbine with an import marked barrel, I leave it that way. It doesn't matter to me what the condition of the rest of the weapon looks like, it's brought back, so be it. The vast majority are just shooter quality anyway. $600-$800 range in my area depending on other factors. When I go to sell them I will let it be known.

    For me, it's just part of the history of that weapon.

  9. The Following 2 Members Say Thank You to JimF4M1s (Deceased) For This Useful Post:


  10. #6
    Advisory Panel Brian Dick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Last On
    Yesterday @ 02:10 PM
    Location
    Edgefield, SC USA
    Posts
    4,040
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    08:33 AM
    Import marks are just another day in the history of the firearm not to mention the law as passed in 1968. I know I'll never convince the so called "purists", but it's simply the way it is.

  11. #7
    Legacy Member tenOC's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Last On
    10-27-2021 @ 05:38 PM
    Location
    Earth, Milky Way. And as seen in another dimension.
    Posts
    638
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    08:33 AM
    I have several imports too. Blue Sky and EXPO. Ugly markings. But there they are. ARL ORD is almost nothing.

+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. 11-038 Garand Picture of the Day - Arlington
    By Mark in Rochester in forum M1 Garand/M14/M1A Picture of the Day Forum
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 02-06-2011, 12:01 PM
  2. Another Winchester Arlington Ordnance import
    By coneten in forum M1/M2 Carbine
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 10-02-2010, 04:37 PM
  3. Winchester Arlington Ordnance
    By coneten in forum M1/M2 Carbine
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 09-29-2010, 04:37 PM
  4. 10-104 Garand Picture of the Day -Arlington,
    By Mark in Rochester in forum M1 Garand/M14/M1A Picture of the Day Forum
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 04-21-2010, 09:45 AM
  5. An M1 refurb from Arlington Armory
    By Former Cav in forum M1 Garand/M14/M1A Rifles
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 12-19-2009, 01:18 AM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Raven Rocks