Canadian wondering about American Antique firearm laws

Urban · February 7, 2006, 05:35 PM

In Texas, do you have to be over a certain age to aquire an antique (pre 1898) firearm? I know American laws vary from state to state.

Oh yes, and is there anyone here that would like to make some extra cash by helping me import a Antique firearm to Canada?
This is completely legal, so you wont get in trouble. I also have official goverment documentation stating it is legal to do so , if you do not trust me.

anyhelp regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
-Tony

Old Dragoon · February 7, 2006, 07:51 PM

I have exported an Antique Remingtom Rolling block Rifle into Canada. It is a hassle from both ends, but worth the trouble for those that want tto do it. I just had trouble getting the correct funds in the correct amount because Western Union employs people that do not speak english or understand it well. All in all it was a good deal but the shippg cost were prohibitive and so were the phone calls, I didn't make very much at all on the deal after figuring the costs. Perhaps someone in the business (bp Gun sales) can help you.
I don't know the laws of Texas but I think Federally you have to be 18 years of age to buy a BP firearm..

mec · February 7, 2006, 09:53 PM

This has not always been the case but current texas law as summariced in Ch 46 of the Penal code defines firearms and handguns. A non-cartridge firing replica of a weapon made before 1898 is specifically excluded from the definition and is not a "firearm". A handgun is defined as a 'firearm that...." It must first be a firearm before it can be a handgun.

Try walking down the street wearing a percussion revolver and the letter of the law might not be of much immediate help.

Cartridge arms of whatever vintage however, are considered firearms .

gmatov · February 8, 2006, 10:49 PM

Mec,

I think it really says that cartidge arms, replicas of arms mase before 1898, which employ a not readily available cartridge, are NOT "firearms". .41 RF, for instance. That is the BATFE stance, Texas, who knows, along with Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Mass., and Kalifornia.

I think I can see why OD wants to emigrate back into the Union.

Tony, not to denigrate you, but, unless you are at the Polar Circle, if you have papers allowing you to buy and import a replica firearm, why do you not just hop across the border and buy one?

I don't know which end of Canada you are from, but Cabela's has at least 3 stores in Minnesota, I think that is a border state, is it not?

I'd rather you do that than ensnare some poor soul here trying to do a BP shooter a favor, even for "a little money".

Cheers,

George

February 7, 2006, 05:35 PM	#1
Urban Junior member Join Date: May 18, 2005 Posts: 4	Canadian wondering about American Antique firearm laws In Texas, do you have to be over a certain age to aquire an antique (pre 1898) firearm? I know American laws vary from state to state. Oh yes, and is there anyone here that would like to make some extra cash by helping me import a Antique firearm to Canada? This is completely legal, so you wont get in trouble. I also have official goverment documentation stating it is legal to do so , if you do not trust me. anyhelp regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you -Tony

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February 7, 2006, 07:51 PM	#2
Old Dragoon Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2005 Location: The Republic of Californi Posts: 581	I have exported an Antique Remingtom Rolling block Rifle into Canada. It is a hassle from both ends, but worth the trouble for those that want tto do it. I just had trouble getting the correct funds in the correct amount because Western Union employs people that do not speak english or understand it well. All in all it was a good deal but the shippg cost were prohibitive and so were the phone calls, I didn't make very much at all on the deal after figuring the costs. Perhaps someone in the business (bp Gun sales) can help you. I don't know the laws of Texas but I think Federally you have to be 18 years of age to buy a BP firearm..

February 7, 2006, 09:53 PM	#3
mec Junior member Join Date: December 6, 2001 Posts: 1,536	This has not always been the case but current texas law as summariced in Ch 46 of the Penal code defines firearms and handguns. A non-cartridge firing replica of a weapon made before 1898 is specifically excluded from the definition and is not a "firearm". A handgun is defined as a 'firearm that...." It must first be a firearm before it can be a handgun. Try walking down the street wearing a percussion revolver and the letter of the law might not be of much immediate help. Cartridge arms of whatever vintage however, are considered firearms .

February 8, 2006, 10:49 PM	#4
gmatov Junior member Join Date: September 20, 2005 Posts: 346	Mec, I think it really says that cartidge arms, replicas of arms mase before 1898, which employ a not readily available cartridge, are NOT "firearms". .41 RF, for instance. That is the BATFE stance, Texas, who knows, along with Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Mass., and Kalifornia. I think I can see why OD wants to emigrate back into the Union. Tony, not to denigrate you, but, unless you are at the Polar Circle, if you have papers allowing you to buy and import a replica firearm, why do you not just hop across the border and buy one? I don't know which end of Canada you are from, but Cabela's has at least 3 stores in Minnesota, I think that is a border state, is it not? I'd rather you do that than ensnare some poor soul here trying to do a BP shooter a favor, even for "a little money". Cheers, George