Good day. I am hoping that someone can provide a nice simple answer to a shipping question. What would be the process in shipping antique revolvers from Canada to the U.S. for auction. These are Civil War manufactured 1860-64. When I have made inquiries in the past I get multiple opinions and warnings but no concise information with respect to the process. If anyone has experience shipping antique revolvers from Canada to the United States I would greatly appreciate some guidance. Thanks in advance.
shipping antiques to U.S.
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I think the issue has become more complicated in the last 6 months to 1 year. I think you would be wise to ship them to an FFL holder because I believe that for export out of the US, americans are now required to have them verified by an FFL holder, as being antique
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Willy Tincup
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My personal experience was with RIA a reputable and highly regarded auction house . They have all the brokers and such " inhouse " or on retainer to handle the stuff . Even " semi modern " pre 1946. They had me right down to the point where they advised me " at my own risk " purchase insurance myself otherwise they did at that time not insure received consigned goods . That's when I bugged out . There are a few well established Canadian / US brokers that can facilitate your needs . Thing is it's a toss up whether BATF gets into it about cross border commerce . Lots of fellows I know have had great experiences and others have said it turned into a dog and pony show . Thing is , you are an " alien " . Any screw ups and good luck sorting it out from here and litigating down south . Better off in most cases to seek out advanced Canadian collectors that appreciate the value and sell in house . My .02$ worth at any rate .
