How much does an import mark kill value?

Vlim · 06-14-2016, 08:24 AM

Proof marks are ok. They are a reminder of the countries a gun passed through. Small import markings don't bother me. You also regularly see small dealer markings on German guns.

But 'billboard markings' plastered all over the gun...

The discussion is quite actual over here as new EU directive proposals include the marking of all gun parts with a unique ID.

So with a bit of bad luck, 'billboard guns' will be al that remain in the EU. That would effectively kill the export to non EU countries also. Lets hope common sense will prevail though.

06-14-2016, 08:24 AM	#11
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Proof marks are ok. They are a reminder of the countries a gun passed through. Small import markings don't bother me. You also regularly see small dealer markings on German guns. But 'billboard markings' plastered all over the gun... The discussion is quite actual over here as new EU directive proposals include the marking of all gun parts with a unique ID. So with a bit of bad luck, 'billboard guns' will be al that remain in the EU. That would effectively kill the export to non EU countries also. Lets hope common sense will prevail though.