shipping antique rifles

July 25, 2004 00:22

Can you ship rifles direct if they wer made before 1890. Any problems with the shipper? Who's the best to ship through? Thanks in advance.

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6 comments

Stormy5538

July 25, 2004 03:19
If the gun was made before 1898 it can be shipped by UPS or other carrier but not US mail.GW

Frank Weber
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nmyers

July 25, 2004 03:30
An antique firearm MAY be mailable by USPS; read USPS Publication 52, section 234.

In addition, receipt of the antique firearm must be legal in the locality to which it is being shipped; read "State Laws and Published Ordinances - Firearms" (ATF P 5300.5).

Neal
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allen griggs

July 25, 2004 03:52
If the gun was made in the year 1898 it is an antique.
I has to be made before Jan 1 1899.
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EOD Guy

July 25, 2004 06:00
All antique firearms are mailable. Check the Domestic Mail Manual, Section C024. Publication 52 is a consumer guide and has some errors in it just like the BATF FAQs are incorrect on some points.
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Spider7115

July 26, 2004 04:48
I always ship through the US Postal Service. Priority Mail is fast, reliable and economical. You can ship antique firearms to anyone of legal age & locality or modern rifles & shotguns to an FFL holder. Handguns may only be shipped by an FFL dealer and must file a Form 1013 with their local Postmaster.
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baker-fox

July 26, 2004 08:23
Thanks to everyone that has replied to my question. It is very helpful.
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