Importing 1858?

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Hi guys,

I am just about to import Remington 1858 percussion in .44 from the US.
Seller will mail it to me using probably USPS. Is there any advice from you experienced guys how this should be executed. Like any paper work I should supply him with so he can put in the box with this antique. What should I request from him to do specifically? Anything that will help speed it up through customs. Anything helpful? All hints welcome.
I do not think that I can request the letter from RCMP at this point since they won't issue it any more.
 
You must only use USPS, I usually make up a letter myself, stating the antique firearms regulations and then details about the gun. I believe the RCMP still issues the letter but it is not necessary for importing.
 
Ive imported about 30 antique guns from the US and never used any paper work for any of them.none of them have ever been held up in customs most of them have been cap and ball so clearly antique.
 
This is very interesting, so the process is quite easy? As long as hte firearm is Antique?
I believe the prices are a bit less expensive there are they not? (notice I didn't say cheaper) I would love to populate my collection or lack thereof with some american Antique handguns and rifles!
Anyone have some good clues on where to look and buy?
 
Be very sure it is antique - read the regs top to bottom and side to side, then grill your seller. More than a few guns are improperly advertised and the CBSA don't care what caliber you were told the gun was, only what they determine it to be (especially the guns that become prohibs if they don't qualify as antiques).
 
H Wally said:
Be very sure it is antique - read the regs top to bottom and side to side, then grill your seller. More than a few guns are improperly advertised and the CBSA don't care what caliber you were told the gun was, only what they determine it to be (especially the guns that become prohibs if they don't qualify as antiques).
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Percussion 1858 should be no brainer even for CBSA people.
 
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