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I've got an extractor broken on a tube and apparently to repair it I have to send the tubes with the barrels down to Kolar in Wisconsin. I've called the ATF, border patrol and asked Kolar, and while they gave a vague mention of "customs paperwork" no one has given me any concrete information or a link to any permits I may require for shipping. I find it hard to believe with all the regulations on shipping parts out of the states that it is as easy as simply sending the barrels through Canada Post, so I thought I'd check with members here to see if anyone has done it before.

Thanks in advance for any replies.
 
Make every effort to get it repaired locally. Research who does warranty work for them in Canada. Even if it's under warranty pay for the repairs yourself. You'll have less aggravation.
 
sixgun1 said:
Make every effort to get it repaired locally. Research who does warranty work for them in Canada. Even if it's under warranty pay for the repairs yourself. You'll have less aggravation.
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^^^^ This if you can and it's not too costly keep it in Canada or it can get right out of hand..
 
A few years ago I sent one back to be repaired and all I had to do was fill out the small green customs declaration that it was sent to the states for repair, it made it there and back with no problem, but things may have changed since then. I'd call Canada Customs and explain it to them and see what they have to say.
 
I sent a Colt 1911 slide to the Colt Custom shop in the US. Sent Canada Post and put "Sports Equipment for factory repair" on the green customs form. Put a letter with all my contact info and the contact person at Colt inside. Made it there OK with no problems. Colt sent it back via FedEx again no problems. No other paperwork required on either side of the border.

As others have suggested try Prophet River for info. Although Kolar is kind of a high end shotgun so I can't imagine the Kolar people are new to this situation.
 
Extractor and barrel is fine to send as there is no serial number on these parts and can be bought in the usa and brought back to canada (visa versa)without any issues these parts and they arent prohibited or anything...... send em away......if they approve the repair........buddy had a slide crack on a xdm 9mm......Springfield won't accept anything from Canada for repairs and no warranty center in canada.....that company is a joke I'd never buy a Springfield just make sure to label package as warranty repair.....I see no issues here at all
 
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icelink said:
Extractor and barrel is fine to send as there is no serial number on these parts and can be bought in the usa and brought back to canada (visa versa)without any issues these parts and they arent prohibited or anything...... send em away......if they approve the repair........buddy had a slide crack on a xdm 9mm......Springfield won't accept anything from Canada for repairs and no warranty center in canada.....that company is a joke I'd never buy a Springfield just make sure to label package as warranty repair.....I see no issues here at all
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Firearms parts do not have to have a serial number on them to be controlled items. Barrels are a controlled item.
 
Tikkachu said:
I've got an extractor broken on a tube and apparently to repair it I have to send the tubes with the barrels down to Kolar in Wisconsin. I've called the ATF, border patrol and asked Kolar, and while they gave a vague mention of "customs paperwork" no one has given me any concrete information or a link to any permits I may require for shipping. I find it hard to believe with all the regulations on shipping parts out of the states that it is as easy as simply sending the barrels through Canada Post, so I thought I'd check with members here to see if anyone has done it before.

Thanks in advance for any replies.
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The Canadian distributor for Kolar is Lawry Shooting Sports in Caledonia, Ontario. You might want to contact them for more information. They are also an authorized Krieghoff dealer and when I was shooting a K-gun they shipped mine down to Ottsville for a factory service. It wasn't the speediest process but it uncomplicated and relatively pain free.
 
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