OT...Importation Question...?

[Pete Ebbink]

I am trying to buy a revolver (not a luger) from Europe that was made in the 1880's time frame.

I have called and talked to 7 diferent BATF offices and folks and cannot get real answers to my questions :

1. Since this revolver is made prior to 1898, is it not considered an antique ?

2. If this pistol is an antique, is it not exempt from the Form 6 Importation process that can take up to 6-12 weeks ?

3. Can't I just have this guy in Europe send me the pistol (assuming I send him all of my paperwork and payment...) ?

I am afraid I might loose the deal on this revolver if I cannot get the right scoop...

I just need some advice...have you folks done this before with an antique pistol ? Would appreciate your inputs.

I will not consider any "advice" I might receive here on the Luger Forum as "official or legal" advice...

If I talk to one more BATF person, I think my head will just explode... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> I just can't get these bureaucrats to give me a straight answer...

Thanks in advance for your help...

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />