386S Price Check

[BigWiskey]

Assuming you were in the market for a 386, what is the most you'd be willing pay for a 386S (large S) in excellent condition? It has the folding stock and night sights (dead).

 

[jetskrtal]

$2400?

 

[BBQCYCLEWERKES]

I think Jet is being a little generous. A post ban Action Arms AR in .223 is worth $2000 max in my humble opinion. This economy was even had an effect on the Galil market, not as much as some rifles, but still an effect. But again, that's just my opinion.....

 

[boscoman]

$2800 is about what I have paid for all 3 of my IMI Galils. I still feel that that is a fair top end price.

 

[White Phosphorus]

I think Jet is being a little generous. A post ban Action Arms AR in .223 is worth $2000 max in my humble opinion. This economy was even had an effect on the Galil market, not as much as some rifles, but still an effect. But again, that's just my opinion.....

+1.

An "S" model Galil is a post-ban rifle, subject to all kinds of potential problems.

It's worth $2,000.00 since it's original IMI.

V.

 

[jetskrtal]

Quote-"subject to all kinds of potential problems"

Legal or functional problems??

The rifles are Galil's w/ a "S" stamped on 'em! Other than that,identical to the pre-bans.

 

[329S]

+1.

An "S" model Galil is a post-ban rifle, subject to all kinds of potential problems.

It's worth $2,000.00 since it's original IMI.

V.

Care to elaborate on that statement? :bang

 

[darkest2000]

+1.

An "S" model Galil is a post-ban rifle, subject to all kinds of potential problems.

V.

Like what?

 

[boscoman]

$2800 is about what I have paid for all 3 of my IMI Galils. I still feel that that is a fair top end price.

I stand by my estimate. There are no potential problems with these rifles. They are IMI Galils & function as such (unless abused by owner).

 

[White Phosphorus]

Quote-"subject to all kinds of potential problems"

Legal or functional problems??

The rifles are Galil's w/ a "S" stamped on 'em! Other than that,identical to the pre-bans.

Legal and collectability. An S model will always have room for "interpretation" since it's a post ban rifle. There is NO getting around that.

If you view the rifle as an investment or something you would like to feel comfortable using around LE, then a S model is not the way to go.

Function wise, they're just as good as any pre-ban Galil.

V.

 

[jfssms]

S marked IMI Weapons

Why were IMI Galil recievers S marked?


J.

 

[jfssms]

S marked IMI Weapons

Why were IMI Galil recievers S marked?


J.

 

[CAR]

There was nothing in the law to prevent someone from restoring the original furniture on the guns. Those rifles have been in circulation for over 20 years with no problems.

If the government all of the sudden wants to start taking action against them, I am sure they will be going after a lot of other weapons than just those few grey area Galils.

 

[Ugh!]

If you swap out 5 parts for US parts it eliminates any grey areas.

 

[Vegas SMG]

There was nothing in the law to prevent someone from restoring the original furniture on the guns.

Yes there is. Title 18 of the US Code (18 USC), Chapter 44 Section 922 states among other things that unless you replace a number of the original parts with U.S. made parts, you're in possession of an illegal assault weapon.

I am sure they will be going after a lot of other weapons than just those few grey area Galils.

You're correct about that, but the fact remains that you're in violation of a federal gun law. I've seen a number of MAK 90s, FALs, Siagas, and other imported weapons that were running afoul of BATF regs. I won't take chances with my right to own weapons because I was careless over a stupid law. (I think it's VERY dumb!) Ignorance of the law is not a valid defense.

If you swap out 5 parts for US parts it eliminates any grey areas.

Actually it's not gray at all. 922r is black and white. Read for yourselves.

Understanding and compliance with 18 USC 922R.
http://home.comcast.net/~navy87guy/home/922r.html
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[jfssms]

386s

Vegas,

Thanks for the information.

J.

 

[CAR]

Understanding Section 922r compliance

(a) No person shall assemble a semiautomatic rifle or any shotgun using more than 10 of the imported parts listed in paragraph (c) of this section if the assembled firearm is prohibited from importation under section 925(d)(3) as not being particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to:

(1) The assembly of such rifle or shotgun for sale or distribution by a licensed manufacturer to the United States or any department or agency thereof or to any State or any department, agency, or political subdivision thereof; or

(2) The assembly of such rifle or shotgun for the purposes of testing or experimentation authorized by the Director under the provisions of Sec. 178.151; or

(3) The repair of any rifle or shotgun which had been imported into or assembled in the United States prior to November 30, 1990, or the replacement of any part of such firearm.

For some reason, your link does not include paragraph 3 of section B

 

[jfssms]

386s

Understanding Section 922r compliance

(a) No person shall assemble a semiautomatic rifle or any shotgun using more than 10 of the imported parts listed in paragraph (c) of this section if the assembled firearm is prohibited from importation under section 925(d)(3) as not being particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to:

(1) The assembly of such rifle or shotgun for sale or distribution by a licensed manufacturer to the United States or any department or agency thereof or to any State or any department, agency, or political subdivision thereof; or

(2) The assembly of such rifle or shotgun for the purposes of testing or experimentation authorized by the Director under the provisions of Sec. 178.151; or

(3) The repair of any rifle or shotgun which had been imported into or assembled in the United States prior to November 30, 1990, or the replacement of any part of such firearm.

For some reason, your link does not include paragraph 3 of section B

The "S" stamped Galils were imported before Nov. 30, 1990.

I've never found any reference that said all "S" stamped Galil's were imported prior to 11.30.90 would you take me there please?

J.

 

[philasteen]

"S" Galils were imported by Springfield in 1991 and possibly even after.

It's worth noting the records of importation date on these S Galils still exist and can be readily checked to confirm date of import.

 

[AGG]

"S" Galils were imported by Springfield in 1991 and possibly even after.

It's worth noting the records of importation date on these S Galils still exist and can be readily checked to confirm date of import.

Someone please do this!!! :thumbs_up

Tony