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Jimbo#1 has located a Sako 9.3x62 for me but it is located in Norway. Has anyone had experience shipping rifles from Europe to the US? Is it difficult and or expensive? FYI Jimbo#1 has been a great help to me in my continuing quest for a 9.3x62 and Sako parts. My hat's off to Jimbo#1. **************** NRA Life Benefactor Member | ||
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I have shipped several rifles from the US -> Europe using FedEx as well as various freight forwarding companies. I have shipped a couple of rifles from Europe -> US using the regular postal service. At least in Switzerland, UPS does not accept shipments with firearms, that is why I sent it via the Swiss and US Postal Services. I could also have used FedEx, but chose the postal service for price reasons. For shipment via the postal service, I took down the rifle to overcome size limits. With stock and barreled action separate (one box, but shorter), no problem with size limitations. One issue you have to figure out, though, is import into the States. Since you are a US resident, you'll most likely have to pay customs on whatever value you can realisticly declare the gun at. Secondly, you may have to have the gun sent to an FFL to overcome issues of acquiring a firearm from outside your home (or neighbouring) states. I don't know if you need any sort of import permit, and who would issue it?? Nor do I know if you need an export permit from Norway, you do need one from Denmark, but I did not bother with one from Switzerland. As a non-US resident, when I last sent a rifle to the US (for repairs), I had applied with BATF for a temporary (visitor's) import permit, and I sent my rifle to an FFL holder. It may sound a bit complicated, but it all worked out OK for me. Good luck with your new Sako, nice guns! - mike ********************* The rifle is a noble weapon... It entices its bearer into primeval forests, into mountains and deserts untenanted by man. - Horace Kephart | |||
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Ah, I found the following on Gunbroker's FAQ page. It outlines the procedures for importing firearms into the US. Maybe this would be of interest??
- mike ********************* The rifle is a noble weapon... It entices its bearer into primeval forests, into mountains and deserts untenanted by man. - Horace Kephart | |||
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Thanks! you've been a big help. Lou **************** NRA Life Benefactor Member | |||
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Thanks Lou!! We SAKO afficionados gotta keep together!! Jimbo#1 PROUD MEMBER OF DRSS!! | |||
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AMEN! **************** NRA Life Benefactor Member | |||
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Take special note of this part of Mikes advice. And get the seller to make a sales slip with a low price, that is shipped with the gun. | |||
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