EMcF Garand Stock--please help

[garand123]

Hello Gentlemen,

First off, I'm new the site so I'd just like to say that this is a fantastic database of knowledge, thanks for making it available!

Anyways, I'm in the middle of resorting a SA 1942 manufactured Garand back to its original configuration, but find myself in need of some assistance. The rifle currently has a post war birch stock installed that I'd like to get rid of. I'd like to replace it with an authentic EMcF stamped stock which would be correct for the serial number on the receiver but this is where I am in need of some guidance. The problem is that I'm located in Canada so I'm having issues with US export laws. I've come across quite a few nice examples but they all seem to be located in the US so I can't get my hands on them. Does anyone know either how I can get around such laws (legally) ie. if there are any dealers which hold special permits OR if there are fellow Canucks on this forum, could someone please point me in the right direction?

Thanks for everyone's time!

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[browningautorifle]

If the stock costs as much as I think it's going to, the only way you could get it here without paying an importer is go get it. Then you pay airfare instead. The importer's probably cheaper. It depends on how important the refurbish is to you. You get a broker at the border.

[garand123]

If I were to actually venture state side and find a stock I don't think I'd have a problem with the Canadian border guards coming home. It's just that it wouldn't be totally on the up and up in regards to US laws. It's weird how these things work...for example, Canadian law allows you to bring up to 5000 rounds into the country from the US but again US export laws make it illegal for any rounds to leave the US. By doing so you're breaking US law but the Canadian border guards wouldn't care...it's weird how the laws don't really sync up...

[tom gray]

Go to JoeSalter.com and check with Joe. He does business in both the US and
Canada. He may be able to help.
Tom

[browningautorifle]

The hardest part will be contacting a seller and convincing him to do things your way. Walking it across the border as surplus would be cheapest, except for the travel part.