Thread: Pre 1900 Percussion from UK to NZ

So if one was silly enough to want to try and bring a pre 1900 percussion rifle to NZ from anywhere overseas what do we know about the process

In the UK pre 1900 percussion and obsolete caliber is off license.
In NZ pre 1900 Percussion and Flintlock are off license if it is not shot.

I'm not interested in what should be ok I am only interested in who has done this or knows someone who has done this very recently

I do know there are guys still bringing in percussion Colt's and I will talk to them soon also.

I have a very specific percussion rifle in mind and do know of quite a few in NZ but all NFS . Several of those guys have 3 to 6 examples !
I can't really wait for any of those owners to die

I imported an early Eprovette (powder tester) from the UK a while ago, it seemed the safest way was to get a permit. Whilst it might not have been strictly mandatory, it seemed the easiest option.

Originally Posted by Fssprecision

I imported an early Eprovette (powder tester) from the UK a while ago, it seemed the safest way was to get a permit. Whilst it might not have been strictly mandatory, it seemed the easiest option.

Yes
Or at least apply for a permit and get an official reply on file that a permit was not required

The permit to import into NZ is the least scary part of this process

As long as UPS or whoever else do not pass it off to NZ Post to do the last NZ leg, because NZ post will not handle any kind of firearms or parts.

Bugger.

My post disappeared when I was putting a link in it.

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