Import marks... What does that do to the value?

[Edward Tinker]

Originally Posted by Roadster 02

This import mark baloney is the same thing we have to contend with in M1 carbine collecting. It knocks down the value. I say it should not do anything to the value as the import mark is just another part of the guns history.

I would agree, however - to many collectors, it is the kiss of death - I should say 'older collectors' as that is what was kicked around for years and years.
I think with the tens of thousands of SKS, Mosins, Tokarevs, lugers and P38's that were imported, many newer collectors in the last 20 yrs have changed how people look at it. (and as said above, depending on the size / location of the import marking)
Many of the newer collectors are shooters, so this makes sense they are less bothered.

I have a 1925 Simson, and it has a small import marking - I do think its part of its history

Ed