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shipping question; why?

uftwms
I am intrested in bidding on/buying an antique revolver(pre 1880) from the GB listings. Have contacted the seller about shipping as "antique" w/o need to transfer thru FFL holder. Adamantly, refuses to go with the USPS priority mail or other methods. Insists on the FFL transfer, and was rather curt in reply. I've won other auctions here and sellers had no trouble with pre1898 designation and shipping.
My question; why would the seller insist on this? I know its only $35.00 extra but its the hassel of going to LGS and paper work...
Its an unusual gun and documentably an antique, would like to own...but the question lingers. Had this same thing happen at a recent auction house auction too!
Any ideas and comments welcome.
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  • uftwms
    Should add that the seller is a brick and mortar biz in TX, so would assume they know the regs! Bought 3 antique guns, 3 different sellers, outta the sate in the last year no problem, just asking!
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  • peddler
    guy just hard headed, don't know the ffl rules!!
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  • Cheechako
    It's his business and his license. Why not ask him instead of us? If you don't like his answer, don't do business with him. It's called capitalism. That's a good thing.
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  • Horse Plains Drifter
    Some FFLs INSIST on making their own laws, and no amount of common sense application will get them to change their mind. They generally say it's a "CYA" move. I say they're skeerd. I guess you need to decide if the gun in question is worth an extra 35 bucks, plus the BS of paperwork or not.
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  • Cheechako
    Don't criticize the business decisions of FFLs until you've walked in their shoes. If your life depends on the whims of some faceless bureaucrat you look at things differently. I'm not sure what the difference is between CYA and skeerd?
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  • jonk
    You got me. I've seen other sellers do this.

    My question is, if I buy a knife, or a book on Robert E Lee, will the FFL holder call the BATF to clear that and record it in his books? Because the weapon in question isn't a gun as far as the ATF is concerned, so that would make about as much sense.

    One possible real answer: some jurisdictions DO require an FFL for antiques, black powder, etc. Possibly he just doesn't feel like verifying that information.
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  • fordsix
    had a feller here buy a 1851 navy colt from the CW from a FFL in NJ it was on his books and needed a FFL to ship it,,so what! NJ rules on firearms? when it came in i just gave it to the fellow we have no rules on BP
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  • waltermoe
    I maybe way off base here and guessing, but maybe STATE laws have got there own rules they have added. I know in the state I'm from black powder, antiques, all require you to go through FFL. and wait period. It's not right, but state politicians keep coming up with these feel good laws.
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  • charliemeyer007
    His gun to sell by his rules, he posted them before you bid so obey his rules our shop elsewhere.

    I suspect he is covering his bases as he treats all firearms the same.
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  • mark christian
    The same reason that some dealers won't ship Curio and Relic firearms to holders of C&R FFLs, or won't ship to California at all...His auction means his rules.
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