[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Firearm Import Question

Posted: 4/15/2007 9:19:00 PM EDT

I am interested in getting a carbine made by IAB Arms in Italy. Unfortunately, the company that used to import the rifles, EMF, isn't offering these carbines any more. The only other company that the manufacturer indicated was importing stuff won't import the model that I want.

I was wondering if my FFL could order what I am looking for directly?

Can any FFL have a firearm imported or does it require a special import license or something like that? Any suggestions?

I'm interested in a 1874 Sharps Military Carbine. I know there are other manufacturers but IAB had/has the best price of all of them and they seem to have a good reputation as well.

Thanks!

Posted: 4/16/2007 1:30:51 PM EDT

[#1]

They'd have to go through the importation hassle. I think it's a Form 6. Here's a webpage with some info on it:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Support/SupportFAQView.asp?FAQID=1110&NoCount=1

Importing Firearms into the US

If you live outside the US and wish to sell an item on GunBroker.com to a US resident, the item will need to be legally imported into the US. Any Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder can import a firearm for personal use or on behalf of an unlicensed person by filling out the proper paperwork. According to the ATF:

(L1) May a licensed dealer who does not have an importer's license make an occasional importation?

Yes. A licensee may make an occasional importation of a firearm for a nonlicensee or for the licensee's personal use (not for resale). The licensee must first submit a ATF Form 6, Part I to the Imports Branch for approval. The licensee may then present the approved Form 6 and completed ATF Form 6A to the U.S. Customs Service. Contact the Bureau of ATF, Imports Branch, Washington, DC 20226, (202) 927-8320 for forms.

There are a great many items that cannot be imported into the US. These include 'armor piercing' ammo, high-capacity magazines, and so-called 'assault weapons'. Please contact your FFL to make import arrangements and verify the legality of the item you are attempting to import before placing a bid on an item.

There is a great deal of additional information on the ATF web site at: www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/index.htm

Posted: 4/16/2007 1:52:54 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
I'm interested in a 1874 Sharps Military Carbine.

Black powder? metallic cartridge?

I know cap and ball, and most black powder is not considered a firearm. No 4473 is needed. Might make it easier. But honestly, i've never imported anything. So i cant' offer any real useful advice....

Posted: 4/16/2007 4:56:00 PM EDT

[#3]

Importing isn't as hard as people make it out to be. I brought about 20 guns into the country and its just a matter of filling out the form and getting it sent off to the BATFE for their stamp of approval.

The form may come back with stipulations but as long as it isn't a military type gun there shouldn't be much.

The hardest part will be arranging shipping. I hand carried all of mine.

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