bluethunder
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Here is an interesting except from an article written by Richard Davis for the "Gun-Shot" website. The complete article can be found at this link:
http://www.gun-shots.net/m1-garand-rifle.shtml
Re-importation of surplus military arms resumed in the mid-1980s, and M1 rifles briefly flooded the US market. Imported M1s caused the market to bottom briefly in 1991-1992 at around $375 for a well-used but functioning M1. These were snapped up quickly, and prices continued back to the earlier levels. Scattered reports of quality issues with Blue Sky surfaced, mostly around heavily worn parts and reports of deformed barrels from heavy import stamps.
The article provides an interesting overview of the history of the M1 Garand and make specific reference to re-imports by Blue Sky Importing in the 1980's. Valuable information if you are looking at buying a Garand that has Blue Sky import markings.
http://www.gun-shots.net/m1-garand-rifle.shtml
Re-importation of surplus military arms resumed in the mid-1980s, and M1 rifles briefly flooded the US market. Imported M1s caused the market to bottom briefly in 1991-1992 at around $375 for a well-used but functioning M1. These were snapped up quickly, and prices continued back to the earlier levels. Scattered reports of quality issues with Blue Sky surfaced, mostly around heavily worn parts and reports of deformed barrels from heavy import stamps.
The article provides an interesting overview of the history of the M1 Garand and make specific reference to re-imports by Blue Sky Importing in the 1980's. Valuable information if you are looking at buying a Garand that has Blue Sky import markings.
Not even Ivan over at tula punching hot barrels right out of the oven could accomplish that! They must have had some super he-men working there! 
