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I am putting a gun together and was planning on having the cartridge engraved on the barrel. The problem is that time is getting short and I need to be shooting rather than waiting on an engraver. I can't remember if the customs folks here or the gun import folks in Namibia paid any attention to anything other than the serial number. Is anyone, either here or in Africa, going to care if the barrel is labeled as to cartridge? How about stamping the caliber under the wood line? Thanks. "There always seems to be a big market for making the clear, complex." | ||
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I don't believe that I ever had anybody look at the caliber stamp, but with todays para-normals it might just be a good idea to stamp it on the bottom. | |||
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I don't know about Africa, but last year when I went hunting in Mexico they did check the stamped caliber against my ammo. ____________________________________________ "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." Terry Pratchett. | |||
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McCray, Subject to correction, as I recall, to bring a rifle into South Africa you need the serial number on the action, the barrel and the bolt handle (if it's a bolt). The last is easy to do: I had a Dakota action stocked in the RSA and when checked, the gunsmith had put the s/n that came from Dakota on the action on the other two locations. The one on the bolt was tucked under and out of sight unless you raise the bolt and look hard... Regards, Tim | |||
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Section 23 of the South African Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 says the following:
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All you need is a serial number...BTW many double guns have the serial number on the trigger guard in the grip area, and they have been passing customs for years...I have taken many guns without caliber markings..but its such a simple procedure that takes about 15 minutes that I see no reason why you can't get it done..any jeweler or smith can do it. Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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In June 2004 the South African police were very particular as to the serial number. On my Blaser, I had registered the receiver's serial number (consistent with U.S. law) with U.S. Customs prior to departure, but SAPS wanted the serial number on the barrel instead, because that's where the chambering was also engraved. They didn't make a fuss about it, but I suppose they could have. In Zambia, they definitely checked the engraved chambering on the barrel against the headstamp to see that they matched. They also charge an ammo import fee PER CARTRIDGE, and they counted the number of rounds going out as well as coming in, so keep that in mind when you're planning your ammo supply if you're hunting in Zambia. --- Eric Ching "The pen is mightier than the sword...except in a swordfight." | |||
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Thanks for the replies. Think we got it taken care of. "There always seems to be a big market for making the clear, complex." | |||
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I have had caliber markings checked in several countries | |||
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I have had caliber marking checked also, but when its not there they don't hang you, you simply buy their grandmother about $10.00 worth of tea... There are times when they are just looking for a newbie in the line...ever notice that some folks are checked carefully and others pass by..sometimes you have to pay ammo tax and the guys in front and back are not even checked? I guess you have to make your bones in the 3rd world, pay your dues, until then you get ripped, but if you do get ripped, just grin, act dumb and go along with the program is probably the best advise, they are a kind hearted people unless you push your luck to far. In the many years I have been traveling, I have never experienced a single problem, sometimes I get some questions, thats about it..but then I don't look like I just stepped out of a Cabellas catalong either, and thats part of the problem, easy mark!  Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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One thing to remember about all of this serial number business: A Blaser has a detachable/interchangable barrel. I can see SAPS wanting the serial number on the barrel as well as the frame for that type of firearm. On a regular bolt action rifle, I think a serial number on the frame is all that's needed. Just my two cents worth.... -Bob F. | |||
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