
Wtk 1928 Parts From Ima-usa
#1
Posted 05 August 2003 - 04:08 PM
P.s. I saw the ad in gun list but it is also up on there web site.
#2
Posted 05 August 2003 - 06:46 PM
the bolts were advised to be rusted, pitted and blued over. I have ordered several things from them and the quality leaves something to be desired. I ordered a thompson action cover - it arrived rotted and falling apart. I phoned then and they replace it free - which was no deal as the replacement was also rotted and falling apart. In most cases when they tell the conditon its worse than they describe.... My best bet to to phone Sarco and ask for Dave - he has always described the parts and tells the truth. I have always had good luck with Sarco - I know some have a different opinion...
#3
Posted 05 August 2003 - 06:58 PM
#4
Posted 05 August 2003 - 07:16 PM
#5
Posted 05 August 2003 - 07:53 PM
#6
Posted 06 August 2003 - 07:47 AM
I have had no real problem with IMA, or SARCO, just be realistic in your expectations.
#7
Posted 06 August 2003 - 10:31 AM
Would you also think that SARCO knows the parts are not "new" either, (regardless of the packaging and wrapping markings), and would then not advertise them as "NOS"?
#8
Posted 06 August 2003 - 11:34 AM
#9
Posted 06 August 2003 - 11:52 AM
Everyone's personal experience with ordering parts from these sources pretty much depends on what they actually received in the mail. When the term "NOS" is used to describe any part for any product, i.e. motorcylce, auto, firearm, aircraft, etc, it universally means that this is an unused original part made by a company, or their contractors, that was never sold, or more importantly, installed! I think this problem could easily be settled by the seller if they would just open up the part an inspect it to insure it is what they claim iti is.
#10
Posted 06 August 2003 - 12:00 PM


#11
Posted 06 August 2003 - 01:31 PM
BB
#12
Posted 06 August 2003 - 08:01 PM
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Posted 06 August 2003 - 08:16 PM
#14
Posted 06 August 2003 - 09:16 PM
#15
Posted 06 August 2003 - 09:23 PM
I would normally prefer merchandise in its original packaging also, however, as you say these WWII parts have been arsenal rewrapped so many times that it is folly to not have the current supplier look inside the wrapping and determine what's been hiding there. I don't think people are collecting these military parts to keep on the shelf in the rewrapped packaging. I think they have a need to use the part, and therefore would like to be spared the mystery of what they may find secreted inside the wrapper.
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Posted 07 August 2003 - 01:37 AM


#17
Posted 07 August 2003 - 07:33 PM
I've had nothing but good dealings with IMA. They messed-up
on two of my orders (sent the wrong stuff). But where very willing to correct the problem. Not bad for thirty or more orders in 2-3 years!
Will let you know about the '28 parts when I get them. I agree with PK. Remember we are talking about parts sets that are 60+ years old!
Just be happy they are still around!
Take care,
Bill