Unproofed guns in the UK

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#21 Post by **Sim G** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:29 pm

Chuck wrote:
That's US then. So long as not for trade.

I said that 14 posts ago...... :55:

#22 Post by **Chuck** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:10 pm

Just re-iterating Sim ..or maybe there's an echo in the room....

#23 Post by **dromia** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:37 am

Chuck wrote:Just re-iterating Sim ..or maybe there's an echo in the room....

Certainly makes a refreshing change from elephants.

#24 Post by **ovenpaa** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:59 pm

At long last I have had a reply back from Birmingham, they tell me:

In answer to your e-mail, the rifle would have to be Proofed within 28 days on entry to the country. We would request you to provide 3 primed case from which we will make our Proof loads.

We have a minimum order charge of £30.00 +VAT, I would recommend you remove the wood. We do provide a while you wait service at an additional 50% cost(please phone for availability).

John MH · #25 Post by **John MH** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:18 pm

Thats because they want your money.

#26 Post by **Sandgroper** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:41 pm

According to an RFD in our club, he tries to avoid using Birmingham as they seem to have a reputation for blowing firearms up! :shock:

I agree with John MH, that they're saying you need to get it proofed (when there is no requirement) because they want your money.

#27 Post by **ovenpaa** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:44 pm

I truly am worried about this as it is the Danish Krag and the last thing I want to see is a fairly scarce rifle abused senseless...

#28 Post by **1066** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:05 pm

Here is an interesting read concerning proofing and misleading (untrue) statements from the proof house.
http://jacksonrifles.com/zz-silencers/f ... pinion.pdf

http://jacksonrifles.com/zz-silencers/f ... idence.pdf

#29 Post by **ovenpaa** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:29 pm

They make for fascinating reading, especially the second article :goodjob:

#30 Post by **Sandgroper** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:45 pm

ovenpaa wrote:I truly am worried about this as it is the Danish Krag and the last thing I want to see is a fairly scarce rifle abused senseless...

Keep her safe and don't send her to the proof house.

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