Please see our legal page for more information. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. The advent of the war cut most serious development efforts, as manufacturing capacity was needed to build the weapons that were already well-proven and in general use. There was some development of a Japanese Pedersen rifle, among others. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. The Japanese military had been experimenting with semiauto service rifles for some time prior to World War II (most countries were, to some extent). IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly.

Some of the Carbines are rumored to still be in storage. until the early 60's and they were replace by the Howa Type 64 rifle. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. 4 The Japan Ground Self Defense force used the Garands and M1 Carbine given to Japan by the U.S. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert.

This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Everything for sale on is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws.

Japanese type 4 garand