M1 Rifles $220, M1 Carbines $140...

[Bailey Guns]

But not for you, America. The South Korean Ministry of Defense was all set to sell thousands of M1 rifles and carbines to collectors in the US. But naturally there were some "problems" according to the Obama administration:

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news...205_71329.html

US opposes Seoul’s bid to sell old rifles

The U.S. government is opposing Korea’s bid to sell thousands of aging U.S. combat rifles to American gun collectors.

By Jung Sung-ki

The U.S. government opposed South Korea’s bid to sell hundreds of thousands of aging U.S. combat rifles to American gun collectors, a senior government official said Thursday.

The ministry announced the plan last September as part of efforts to boost its defense budget, saying the export of the M1 Garand and carbine rifles would start by the end of 2009.

The U.S. administration put the brakes on the plan, citing “problems” that could be caused by the importation of the rifles.

The problems the U.S. government cited were somewhat ambiguous, said an official at the Ministry of National Defense on condition of anonymity.

“The U.S. insisted that imports of the aging rifles could cause problems such as firearm accidents. It was also worried the weapons could be smuggled to terrorists, gangs or other people with bad intentions,” the official told The Korea Times.

“We’re still looking into the reason why the U.S. administration is objecting to the sale of the rifles and seeking ways to resolve the problems raised,” he said.

Critics say the ministry pushed to sell the firearms in a hasty manner without enough consultation with the U.S. beforehand, as calls were growing to increase defense expenditure.

The Seoul government sought to sell the outdated U.S guns back to the United States.

A total of 86,000 M1 rifles and another 22,000 carbines were to be sold, as the weapons have been mothballed for about five decades in military warehouses. The per-unit price of the M1 rifle is about $220 and the carbine is more than $140, according to the ministry.

M1s were made first in 1926 and used in World War II and the 1954-1975 Vietnam War. The carbines were first produced in 1941 and used during the 1950-1953 Korean War.

[Aloha_Shooter]

Yep, lot of terrorists out there looking to run around with a 10 lb 50-65 year old rifle that has 8 shots before it pings. Of course, they COULD do a bulk sale to the CMP and let the CMP earn the difference ... oh wait, that would actually promote marksmanship! Can't have that ...

[Quib]

[palepainter]

Maybe if it is an issue, they should dismantle and sell all of them as parts kits. Better in our hands over here. They really shouldn't have to jump through that hoop.

[mikedubs]

Yeah I could really see a Crip lowrider unloading with a couple Garands...
"PING...Oh shit drive, drive!"

[jmg8550]

If they did sell them as parts kits, the recievers would be destroyed. A waste of a very fine rifle.

[Anton]

[roberth]

Man, that just sucks. I'm going to go hold my Garand now.

[Byte Stryke]

The U.S. administration put the brakes on the plan, citing “problems” that could be caused by the importation of the rifles.

The problems the U.S. government cited were somewhat ambiguous, said an official at the Ministry of National Defense on condition of anonymity.

“The U.S. insisted that imports of the aging rifles could cause problems such as firearm accidents. It was also worried the weapons could be smuggled to terrorists, gangs or other people with bad intentions,” the official told The Korea Times.

“We’re still looking into the reason why the U.S. administration is objecting to the sale of the rifles and seeking ways to resolve the problems raised,” he said.

More proof that the current administration is talking through their asses about topics and Items of topic for which they only have Hysterical and fear mongering responses!

What Next, Prohibiting the collection of arrowheads on the plains due to weapons CBIs?


Yeah I Agree. Its MUCH better that they sell the rifles to someone like Pakistan, Afghanistan or Syria

Dumbshits.

[mx'r]

yep.. I'm always worried about my Garand exploding in by face each time I pull the trigger. What a POS it is. Made out of light-weight tin, the integrity is compromised from it's 1941 age. If anyone else is affraid to shoot theirs, I'll offer them $220 for it, no questions asked. I'm sure happy that obama is looking out for us.