That is where you hit an issue. The Brits(not sure about the Frogs) require an export permit to get the gun out of the country. Additionally for a gun to be "off ticket" in the UK it needs to be in an officially obsolete caliber, not just built before 1898. This means for you to take possession of the gun it needs to be on your firearms license which most Americans do not have. I can get your antique gun to my shop from the UK for 300$ plus shipping/insurance from me to you. For that price you need to wait for my group shipments which happen 3-4 times per year.
Steve

Firearms imports, consignments


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