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Thread: Import Martini from Australia?

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    Boolit Man
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    Import Martini from Australia?

    One of my hunting and fishing buddies in going to Australia (Sydney). Can he buy a rifles in Australia and transport or ship it to me in California?

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    I don't know law but I'm assuming with enough money, yes you can.is it worth it? Probably not

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    Well to try to answer The question. He may Be able to Buy it . But the Big question will you be able to Get it.
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    Made prior to 1898 would make it an antique ....might make it easier...???

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    All the Aussie stuff is shot out, those guys aren't going to let a decent rifle leave!

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    I was thinking that a importer/exporter of weapons might be able to do it. But for a individual very likely not. Australia has really ramped up their gun restrictions to being really onerous.

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    ^^^ so bloody true.A 32-20 win92 was shipped to canada,via a shipping agent.Cost? $500 aussie dollars.
    You made need a shooters licence to buy. Check out,
    http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/services/firearms.
    Have fun.

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    Unless its changed the usa end.....you will need the help of a dealer.
    Most dealers here can help you out .........if not they usually know a dealer that will do it for you.
    In Australia.
    You can do it as joe blow but the red tape needs to be appeased both ends I believe.
    Its not that hard as some make out but it will take time and proper procedures.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dipper View Post
    One of my hunting and fishing buddies in going to Australia (Sydney). Can he buy a rifles in Australia and transport or ship it to me in California?
    Its not gonna happen.

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    If you seal the container real good,it should make it ok.
    Good luck.have fun.Be safe.
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    A Ruger #1 may be more cost effective. Just saying...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Peabody View Post
    All the Aussie stuff is shot out, those guys aren't going to let a decent rifle leave!
    Yes indeed, we only let rubbish out!

    I actually imported a Martini from New Zealand which was a nice rifle for $AU 220 but it cost another $AU 875 for all the rotten permits!
    Hold Still Varmint; while I plugs Yer!

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    I made contact with an exporter in Australia. He said $200.00 AUS export permit and $200.00 AUS shipping to me in North California. I'd need to find some expensive rifles to make it worth while.

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