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Just took delivery of two custom rifles last week for my upcoming hunt with Infinito Safari's in S.A. Because I am planning some future engraving on both guns, I specified that they be left unmarked above the woodline. I asked Christie(Saps specialist) at Gracy Travel and she said that it is OK as long as the caliber markings were on the gun, even if we have to take the barrelled action out of the stocks to allow verification. I am just curious if anyone else ever ran into this situation, I sure am not looking for problems, but there simply is no time, June 23, for engraving above the woodline. I will pack an appropriate screwdriver in the gun case for quick dissasembly at Customs. What is your experience?


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As in all things african, it depends on the inspector. I've seen them check everything, including headstamps on ammo and other times hardly check the serial numbers. Because of this I have my custom rifles barrel engraved with the caliber, most recently "458 B&M". I never trust them to be reasonable about anything.


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You can count upon a serial number check arriving and leaving.
I'd consider having it already apart in your case rather than disassembly in the SAPs office (arriving)...it's usually a hectic and crowded area. Same for departure as that inspection might occur in a little room off to the side of the checkin area with usually no table or chair to work on.


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Lee,

As Mike suggested you never know what you'll run into. I would think having the barreled action already seperated from the stock would be a great idea to facilitate a hassle free transit in and out of customs here and in Africa.

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Serial numbers are original Mauser and above the woodline.
My Kalispel 2 gun case won't have room for diassembled rifles. Looks like, if they ask, I will take them apart. It is just the Caliber designation that is under the wood. Thanks for the replies, Lee.


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Just tell then there is no cartridge designation because it is a new kind of gun that can fire any cartridge Big Grin


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