Model19man
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Looks like a refinished revolver in 44 WCF. No good for Canada. Probably a nice shooter though.
Terrible experience purchasing a No. 3 revolver
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OP
Incendiary
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That’s the one…the price on this was actually quite reasonable before I had to pay duties (he didn’t declare it properly, should be exempt), return shipping, brokerage and then more return shipping state side.
He’s marked it up now, probably to cover the inconvenience…
To Model19man - it was going to be a beautiful shooter. The thing was very nice to look at from most any angle. Except it is not in the caliber that I’m set up to shoot/load AND now turns out it likely would have needed to go thru the registration process if I had kept it. Registering means you can’t shoot on private ranges or land, only officially registered ranges that you are a paid member of.
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bcowern
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I wold be surprised if you could register a handgun in Canada these days, as it is no longer possible to buy, sell, transfer, bequeath, or import handguns in Canada.
An antique revolver chambered in 44-40 takes it out of the Prescribed Antique class and the accompanying exemption from the "Handgun Freeze".
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An antique revolver chambered in 44-40 takes it out of the Prescribed Antique class and the accompanying exemption from the "Handgun Freeze".
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OP
Incendiary
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The RCMP still tells people to apply for registration if they are in possession of a firearm that may be "restricted". I assume the rules are applied one way or another on a case by case basis, based on the circumstances of any given case.
Either way, Canadian legalese doesn't matter to this discussion. The gun has been exported back to the USA through a broker using the correct legal channels. I have no intention of importing a 44-40 or any other restricted caliber antique, nor did I at the time of this purchase, as you will note by my previous posts.
bcowern
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The RCMP has been known to mislead people in the past regarding firearms and the law.
Not all Restricted Firearms are handguns.
Recent legislation moved many previously non-restricted firearms right into the restricted class at the stroke of a pen.
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Not all Restricted Firearms are handguns.
Recent legislation moved many previously non-restricted firearms right into the restricted class at the stroke of a pen.
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OP
Incendiary
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All of that is true.
Aussie Collector
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Very poor on the sellers part, reputation is everything in the business except when the market is as big as on the US. Sorry to here of your experience.
It appears to be a 44-40 and most likely is. Now having said that, the gun in question is identified as "professionally restored", is it possible the cylinder was reamed to remove pitting...
With the higher prices in the US, exchange rate and lower prices in Australia would you be better to shop for your antiques in Australia?
It appears to be a 44-40 and most likely is. Now having said that, the gun in question is identified as "professionally restored", is it possible the cylinder was reamed to remove pitting...
With the higher prices in the US, exchange rate and lower prices in Australia would you be better to shop for your antiques in Australia?
Wow, sorry for the terrible experience! What a stressful nightmare this must’ve been!
Can’t believe the seller lied on a customs form!
He sure has a lot of stuff for sale. I don’t see that they offer any sort of feedback system. Hmmm.
In the one picture he even has the collosal gall to show the same gun partially loaded with .44 Russian ammo! I don’t think it’s a “mistake”. It sure looks like he’s intentionally trying to pull a fast one!
I saw this info on the GunsInternational website:
GunsInternational.com is committed to its user’s personal and financial information protection. We utilize high levels of internet security to protect your private personal and financial information. While a buyer being defrauded by a seller on our site is exceedingly rare, you must realize that you are dealing over the internet and as such take the necessary precautions. You must gain a comfort level with who you are dealing with on the site.
If they are a FFL, ask for their FFL number and check under our FFL links on the ATF Online EZ check system, that they are currently registered.
(emphasis added)
Sure sounds like a fancy way of telling buyers: “Tough luck! You’re on your own!”
I’ve browsed there before. I won’t be a customer!
Thanks for warning us!
Can’t believe the seller lied on a customs form!
He sure has a lot of stuff for sale. I don’t see that they offer any sort of feedback system. Hmmm.
In the one picture he even has the collosal gall to show the same gun partially loaded with .44 Russian ammo! I don’t think it’s a “mistake”. It sure looks like he’s intentionally trying to pull a fast one!
I saw this info on the GunsInternational website:
GunsInternational.com is committed to its user’s personal and financial information protection. We utilize high levels of internet security to protect your private personal and financial information. While a buyer being defrauded by a seller on our site is exceedingly rare, you must realize that you are dealing over the internet and as such take the necessary precautions. You must gain a comfort level with who you are dealing with on the site.
If they are a FFL, ask for their FFL number and check under our FFL links on the ATF Online EZ check system, that they are currently registered.
(emphasis added)
Sure sounds like a fancy way of telling buyers: “Tough luck! You’re on your own!”
I’ve browsed there before. I won’t be a customer!
Thanks for warning us!
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OP
Incendiary
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Based on my inspection, no. The chambers were in fine condition, with blackening, no apparent restoration was done to the chambers or the bore from what I could see. The exterior restoration appeared recent and nearly unblemished.
