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cjwils · June 30, 2012, 11:23 AM

Is there anything in US law that restricts shipping an antique firearm from the US to an overseas buyer? The gun is a 5mm pinfire made in the mid 1800s. I suppose it would be shootable if anyone could find functioning 5mm pinfire ammo, but generally I view it as a nonshootable antique due to the lack of ammo. I am familiar with the standard response that BATF does not regulate firearms made prior to 1899, but other federal agencies may be involved in regulating exports.

June 30, 2012, 11:23 AM	#1
cjwils Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2010 Location: Washington state Posts: 401	Shipping antique firearm to foreign buyer Is there anything in US law that restricts shipping an antique firearm from the US to an overseas buyer? The gun is a 5mm pinfire made in the mid 1800s. I suppose it would be shootable if anyone could find functioning 5mm pinfire ammo, but generally I view it as a nonshootable antique due to the lack of ammo. I am familiar with the standard response that BATF does not regulate firearms made prior to 1899, but other federal agencies may be involved in regulating exports.