Blue Sky Productions, Inc. (Arlington, VA) Winchester M1 Garand

[limpetmine]

at the time they were released it was the only way some people had to get these rifles so most were happy to get them.

AMEN.
WHen these came in, late 80's, (Thanks, Mr. Reagan), it was a feeding frenzy at the gun shows. Some knock them now, but back then, they were the only game in town, except for the one per lifetime from DCM.

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[jerrbear]

Has there been any issues with other importers? I have a M1 Garand stamped by EXEL/GARDNER, MA. Sounds similar as it has been refinished and came with an NM op rod. Gun seems to be alright but it does make me wonder. Stock was nothing to brag about so I replaced it. Some strange wood. My gunsmith checked headspace and went over it and he had nothing negative to say. Maybe I got a good one.

[Dave Waits]

I bought a Blue Sky SA Garand, had it for about a week. Then, with a good, used SA barrel, correct for production-date, it became a USGI SA Garand. If your only concern is the import stamp, change out the barrel.

[Joe W]

I bought a Blue Sky SA Garand, had it for about a week. Then, with a good, used SA barrel, correct for production-date, it became a USGI SA Garand. If your only concern is the import stamp, change out the barrel.

It was always a "USGI SA Garand", the import mark does not change that fact. Except the USG issued it to the Koreans. But true, a change of barrel makes it alot more desirable to most collectors.