Valmet : Where in God's name are they all hiding

[1riot1ranger]

Here's a question... Suppose these could be produced in Canada under license from Valmet. Is there a big enough market?

 

[m1008]

Think valmet has been reduced to a tractor/forestry equipment company. Who owns the ip idk

 

[KotKotofeich]

Here's a question... Suppose these could be produced in Canada under license from Valmet. Is there a big enough market?

They couldn't. Has been attempted - must be made in Finland.

Also Beretta (current owners) is not willing to license the trade mark.

 

[rajczak_kashka]

Silly question I know, but does anyone have any idea if anyone is selling a Valmet ? Hunter/m78 (m88??) I'm really kicking myself for skipping on them when IRG had like 4 of them at 2k USD a pop

Hiding right behind door number …..$$$$…

 

[1riot1ranger]

They couldn't. Has been attempted - must be made in Finland.

Also Beretta (current owners) is not willing to license the trade mark.

Why must it be made in Finland? Not arguing the point, just trying to understand.

The second point is good info. Unfortunate, however.

 

[KotKotofeich]

Why must it be made in Finland? Not arguing the point, just trying to understand.

The second point is good info. Unfortunate, however.

The current frt entry specifies they are made in finland. A new entry would be required for one made in Canada. That new entry is unlikely to be made non restricted.

Ordering the receivers only to be machined in Finland would be simple enough... But again, Beretta is refusing to license the brand.

 

[1riot1ranger]

The current frt entry specifies they are made in finland. A new entry would be required for one made in Canada. That new entry is unlikely to be made non restricted.

Ordering the receivers only to be machined in Finland would be simple enough... But again, Beretta is refusing to license the brand.

Clearly, you've done some research. Thank you for that.

 

[Painkillers]

Here's a question... Suppose these could be produced in Canada under license from Valmet. Is there a big enough market?

yea, like 2 million.

 

[Patrick86]

I have 2 Valmet hunters in .308

 

[Patrick86]

I wanna turn my Valmet into a Galil clone

 

[Patrick86]

Can anyone help?

 

[CobraGT]

Had a Hunter Galil clone in 7.62x39 (converted from .308), and an M78 in 5.56. Sold both. The only thing they really have going for them is their current NR status. When we could still get Vz58s and even T81s? Valmets were pretty, but offered nothing the other options didn't do better. AK ergos are "meh" at best. I have zero regrets selling mine.

 

[CobraGT]

I wanna turn my Valmet into a Galil clone

Can anyone help?

The parts are a pain to source, but they're out there. Installing some of the parts (like the handguard) can be challenging. Too bad Dlask isn't an option anymore - they were great for welding and fabricating stuff like handguard retainers, trigger guards, etc.

 

[Patrick86]

The parts are a pain to source, but they're out there. Installing some of the parts (like the handguard) can be challenging. Too bad Dlask isn't an option anymore - they were great for welding and fabricating stuff like handguard retainers, trigger guards, etc.

I got parts Original Galil parts from Gunbroker

 

[Patrick86]

Sterlings???

And while I agree with you on the Valmets not being prohibited (they even have a note in the FRT about their use with the natives up north) but in a decade they will be worth $20k, mark my words.

Good thing I own 2 of them lol

 

[Painkillers]

Can anyone help?

Yea, I can help. Sell me your valmet and I'll save it from the chop saw! Send pics...let's talk.

 

[Patrick86]

Yea, I can help. Sell me your valmet and I'll save it from the chop saw! Send pics...let's talk.

lol message me