Non-political question about proposed sale of Korean M1s

[Badger]

From a previous thread when discussing whether firearms sold and exported under "Lend Lease" could be re-imported back into the U.S. by collectors .....

Extracted from an old Milsurps Thread - C R - Import Into The USA

"The Curios and Relics FFL
a. Introduction
by Junil A. Kim (PANACHINO@delphi.com)
>From ATF Publication 5300.11 (12/89):
The Licensed Collector's Activities

Subject to other applicable provisions of the law and regulations, a collector's license entitles its holder to transport, ship, receive, and acquire curios or relics in interstate or foreign commerce, and to dispose of curios or relics in interstate or foreign commerce to any other Federal firearms licensee. However, restrictions are imposed on importations into the United States. Only licensed importers can bring in military firearms. Military surplus firearms sold under "Lend Lease" and similar arms assistance programs cannot be imported, as these weapons are >>prohibited<< by the Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (22 USC 2778). Those collectors having questions concerning the importability of specific curio or relic firearms should contact the Bureau of ATF, Firearms and Explosives Import Branch, Washington, DC 20226."

Regards,
Badger

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[Bob Womack]

I'm wondering why the CMP hasn't made an offer. Is their stockroom so full they don't foresee too much more need?

[Wulf]

I'm wondering why the CMP hasn't made an offer. Is their stockroom so full they don't foresee too much more need?

I'm thinking the CMP doesn't want to get hung with them if the communist impose a ban. Carbines are at the top of the "list".

[Akulahawk]

If you read the quote in Badger's post, it states that military firearms can only be brought into the US by a licensed importer. The CMP, as awesome an entity as it is, is not an importer. I think that a big issue really is whether or not those rifles were actually lend-leased, outright sold, or were converted to a sale and whether or not the US had been paid for those rifles. I would simply like to see the whole mess resolved so that it's no longer an issue.

[Badger]

If you read the quote in Badger's post, it states that military firearms can only be brought into the US by a licensed importer.

Actually, I don't think it means that, although I may be wrong. I think the statement Military surplus firearms sold under "Lend Lease" and similar arms assistance programs cannot be imported, as these weapons are >>prohibited<< by the Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (22 USC 2778) means that NO surplus firearms sold under "Lend Lease" may be imported, regardless of importer status.

Regards,
Badger