The change has happened in both the UK and the USA. Changes made on a Federal level. I'm not sure but I believe it is related to a UN small arms control treaty. The auction houses are bound by law, they use the new dates when exporting. I now get an SIEL(export permit in the UK) for all guns 1890 manufacture date or newer. Just more red tape and delays but totally manageable. A bit of a PIA at first, now we have it worked out. No additional costs involved, just time.

Firearms imports, consignments


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