Shipping an 1898 revolver to the UK

A-37

February 14, 2003 14:25

Situation: Selling a S&W Model 3, .44 Russian, mfg 1898, to a gentleman in the UK. I've asked this question before on this forum and the concensus seems to be that it's no problem to complete this deal,without FFL involvement, and via USPS. Can someone point me to an on-line ATF regulation that allows this? I don't want to be fined nor go to jail!!

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  grease_monkey

  February 14, 2003 15:44

  Mark is right, you need to be very careful. One useful webpage I came across recently was:
  
  http://www.met.police.uk/firearms-enquiries/faq7-8.htm
  
  Hope it helps, remember though in the UK ignorance of the law in no defence and as we all know the gun laws continue to get worse and worse, I believe they are trying to outlaw airguns now!
  
  Good luck
  Greasy

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  A-37

  February 14, 2003 18:04

  I used Greasemonky's like to e-mail the British agency in charge of importing firearms. When I get it's reply, I'll post the info for the edification of this forum. Thanks for all the help. BTW, maybe when Germany attacks England again, we can all ship our gun collections over there (again)......

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  A-37

  February 14, 2003 18:06

  Should read: "grease monkey's link........"

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  A-37

  February 17, 2003 05:50

  The buyer sent me a UK Home Office link. Firearms chambered for .44 S&W Russian are classified as antiques and are exempt from regulation.
  Thanks for all your input.
  Link: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/pcrg/antfiar.htm

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