Shipping Antique firearms
I was reading over requirements on shipping but couldn't find out if the Post Office accepts shipments of Pre-1898 handguns? I know they will take rifles and shotguns but couldn't find any reference to handguns. Called the Post Office and they didn't know for sure but thought so.
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Ok, Im told that old stuff like pistols that are 100 years or better doesnt need to go through FFL dealer..
How would it be shipped? Regular Priority mail? Thanks in adavance guys.0 -
If its of a certain age.....it isn't a "gun." Ship it like you would a nice lamp, statue or other things that are also not guns. Get insurance and when asked...."Is this perishable, fragile, or potentially hazardous." Fragile....is the only thing you should say "yes" to (if you want.) 0 -
Great!..Thanks for the answer. 0 -
100 years doesn't cut it, although it should. Under federal law, your firearm must have been manufactured prior to Jan. 1, 1899 in order to be classified as an "antique". If it's over 50, it needs to be shipped to a C&R or FFL dealer. 0 -
Should'nt that be designed or patented?
Don't modern made black power guns class the same as antiques?0 -
OK, I have a question for you, if you don't mind. [:)][:)] If I have a handgun made in 1873, for instance and I live in California, can I box it up and send it to someone in Arizona and not go through a FFL dealer? I'm talking FedEX or UPS, of course. I avoid USPS as much as possible. [:D][:D]
rider
Edit: Excuse me if I barged in on your topic.....[:I][:I]0 -
I would think yes.
BTW: THe only way I'd ship Fedex or UPS would be a handgun or extremely valueable gun shipped overnite.
IMO USPS is the much more reliable way to go on "common" long guns.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Fatstrat
Should'nt that be designed or patented?
Don't modern made black power guns class the same as antiques?
Under federal law, yes, provided they are of flintlock or percussion ignition or use obsolete ammo. For example, a modern reproduction of an antique .44-40 Model 1873 Winchester does NOT qualify as an antique. A Model 1873 Colt was designed prior to 1899 but it had to be manufactured prior to Jan. 1, 1899. If later, it needs to go to an FFL dealer or C&R holder if over 50 years old. An original Springfield .45-70 trapdoor made before 1899 DOES qualify as an antique but a Pedersoli repro of the same rifle does NOT. Additionally, some states such as New Jersey require blackpowder revolvers to be shipped to an FFL dealer.0 -
quote:Originally posted by rider
OK, I have a question for you, if you don't mind. [:)][:)] If I have a handgun made in 1873, for instance and I live in California, can I box it up and send it to someone in Arizona and not go through a FFL dealer? I'm talking FedEX or UPS, of course. I avoid USPS as much as possible. [:D][:D]
rider
Edit: Excuse me if I barged in on your topic.....[:I][:I]
Yes, as long as you know it was made before 1899 and there are no state or local laws forbidding it.0 -
...Spider is right, you'd best check the RULES.
100 years old in fact does NOT always "cut it".
...For instance the 1891 Argie Engineer Carbine...AS long as it is stamped "Berlin"...no 03 or 01 needed...if not..03 is needed. That model was produced into the early 1900's, except for the ones made in Berlin..SO check the rules...[;)]
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I never ever ship using UPS or FED EX....why pay them three times as much to send a package when you can ship it USPS with insurance and delivery conf?
If I weren't an FFL holder it may be different....but I would think that having an FFL ship a package for you using USPS would still be cheaper than shipping using the two price gouging companies.0
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