It depends upon who you use as an importer. At current exchange rates 350 GBP comes out to 454 USD. I charge 550$ for everything except shipping from me to you and import Duty. By my math you did save a bit under 100$.

As to the OP's question, I believe you will run in to issues on the UK side in that you will need a shotgun certificate in order to take possession of the gun in the UK and transport it to the airport. You also need someone over there to process your export permit. Best of luck with it.
Steve

Firearms imports, consignments


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