Shipping a pistol from Germany to the US?

FN in MT · 01-16-2015, 02:16 PM

I have the opportunity to purchase a rare S&W from a Dealer in Germany. He has sold to the US in the past and with an ATF form 6 it's zero issue.

My issue....Shipping...... via an overnight carrier is almost $600 to the US. The carrier is OVERNITE. checked and Fed-Ex doesn't ship forearms from EU.

I'm investigating other options, but was wondering if anyone here may have any ideas?

FN in MT

wlyon · 01-16-2015, 03:53 PM

Where is Craig MT ? I live in Stevensville. Not sure what they do but you might contact Simpson Ltd. Tues-Sat 309 342-5800. They are an importer as well as a large dealer. Don't know how they ship or anything. Good luck. Bill

FN in MT · 01-16-2015, 06:50 PM

Craig...On I-15 north of Wolf Creek....south of Cascade.

And I think I may have the issue solved. Found a Company that does these things all the time.

DavidJayUden · 01-16-2015, 06:56 PM

Won't it have to be stamped by the importer?
dju

FN in MT · 01-16-2015, 07:08 PM

I don't believe so. As it was made here originally then shipped to Germany.

I still have info incoming. I'll check on it.

Edward Tinker · 01-16-2015, 07:24 PM

If its C&R and you are a collector, you can buy and have it shipped to you, AFTER proper paperwork is done. Does not have to be overnight???

But, I have seen M1 Carbines, S&W's and M1 Garands all import marked, and they are made in the USA, that is NOT the rule. So don't assume anything. You have to apply for import and then have all your paperwork in order.

Craig is very close to where I own 10 acres near Cascade

Michael Zeleny · 01-17-2015, 10:21 AM

International shipping of firearms is very expensive, and getting more so with the passage of time. The only way I found to save is by spreading the costs over several guns in a single shipment.

signalman · 01-19-2015, 10:22 PM

Can't an individual, with the proper form 6 and other paperwork as needed, have a friend overseas bring it to him ??

01-16-2015, 02:16 PM	#1
FN in MT New User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Craig, Montana Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Shipping a pistol from Germany to the US? I have the opportunity to purchase a rare S&W from a Dealer in Germany. He has sold to the US in the past and with an ATF form 6 it's zero issue. My issue....Shipping...... via an overnight carrier is almost $600 to the US. The carrier is OVERNITE. checked and Fed-Ex doesn't ship forearms from EU. I'm investigating other options, but was wondering if anyone here may have any ideas? FN in MT

01-16-2015, 03:53 PM	#2
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,639 Thanks: 3,182 Thanked 2,569 Times in 957 Posts	Where is Craig MT ? I live in Stevensville. Not sure what they do but you might contact Simpson Ltd. Tues-Sat 309 342-5800. They are an importer as well as a large dealer. Don't know how they ship or anything. Good luck. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

01-16-2015, 07:24 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,941 Thanks: 2,039 Thanked 4,547 Times in 2,100 Posts	If its C&R and you are a collector, you can buy and have it shipped to you, AFTER proper paperwork is done. Does not have to be overnight??? But, I have seen M1 Carbines, S&W's and M1 Garands all import marked, and they are made in the USA, that is NOT the rule. So don't assume anything. You have to apply for import and then have all your paperwork in order. Craig is very close to where I own 10 acres near Cascade __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-17-2015, 10:21 AM	#7
Michael Zeleny Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 525 Thanks: 129 Thanked 139 Times in 76 Posts	International shipping of firearms is very expensive, and getting more so with the passage of time. The only way I found to save is by spreading the costs over several guns in a single shipment. __________________ Michael Zeleny@post.harvard.edu -- http://larvatus.livejournal.com/ -- 7576 Willow Glen Road, Los Angeles, CA 90046 -- 323.363.1860 All of old. Nothing else ever. Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. -- Samuel Beckett

01-16-2015, 06:50 PM	#3
FN in MT New User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Craig, Montana Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Craig...On I-15 north of Wolf Creek....south of Cascade. And I think I may have the issue solved. Found a Company that does these things all the time.

01-16-2015, 06:56 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Won't it have to be stamped by the importer? dju

01-16-2015, 07:08 PM	#5
FN in MT New User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Craig, Montana Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't believe so. As it was made here originally then shipped to Germany. I still have info incoming. I'll check on it.

01-19-2015, 10:22 PM	#8
signalman User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can't an individual, with the proper form 6 and other paperwork as needed, have a friend overseas bring it to him ??