importing antique rifles from the US
- Thread starter Fouadm
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A bill of sale, with a proper description of the firearm, should be all you need. I've had two antique rifles mailed to me, an 1884 trapdoor, and a Danish Rolling Block, and both came through easily. Both sent by USPS.
Keep in mind that the USPostal Service is the way to go. Do not have it sent by courier or it will get caught in brokerage (a license to steal) and then the Canada Customs. USPS is also much cheaper. Dave
Willy Tincup
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Owen Sound
Have the seller put the calibre and date of manufacture on the bill of sale and,as previously stated, have shipped by USPS. Its pretty simple. Good luck with it.
Thank you all.
I will definitely advise the seller to do this.
Is there any calibre restrictions? The gun i'm trying to bring is Berdan 2 m1870 cal. 10.67x58 (around .42) made in 1973. (yes, very rear
1873?
There should be no problems with export/import.
If you post the manufacturer, the FRT # could be had.
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
I wonder what ever happened to all those Russian Berdans? Is there an forgotten arsenal somewhere in the frozen Gulag with racks of them?
Firearms Reference Table is the official RCMP identification catalogue of firearms.
Every firearm is given a number. The FRT reference for yours confirms its antique status. This can be useful. A print out of the FRT description could be included with the paperwork by the seller.
p53Enfield
Member
- Location
- Western Canada.
I printed off the relevant page from the Firearms Reference Table for a friend of mine who was importing an antique. I think it proved most useful as it negates any argument about status etc. A print will show the Legal Classification and Legal Authority for said weapon.
If your Izhevsk made Rifle is not the Cavalry Carbine, Cossack Rifle or Dragoon and has a 825mm barrel i already have the FRT # found for that rifle. The page also shows the Antique status and legal authority etc.
It will only take a local verifier a few moments to find what you need and get a print for you.
Just give everyone concerned a copy of that and it should assist you.
Good Luck.
If your Izhevsk made Rifle is not the Cavalry Carbine, Cossack Rifle or Dragoon and has a 825mm barrel i already have the FRT # found for that rifle. The page also shows the Antique status and legal authority etc.
It will only take a local verifier a few moments to find what you need and get a print for you.
Just give everyone concerned a copy of that and it should assist you.
Good Luck.
