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Originally Posted by whitelightning777
Don't worry about the import marking. As long as you focus on the front sight, you won't see it at all!! 
I just got mine. After cleaning it up, it's a very nice looking gun. Do remember to use a bore snake on the barrel. Use lots of CLP and scrub the heck out of it. The bore is pristine under all that crap. |
Most surplus military arms I acquire I buy not specifically for shooting, but for study or investment from a collector standpoint. A huge import stamp stands out like a sore thumb. Totally degrades the value and sometimes obscures the military markings guys like me are specifically into this gig for.
For me it's all about the markings, history, and mechanical aspects. The fact I can take them out and shoot them is just a bonus, but not the reason I buy them.