mp40 on e-stand

[belinda]

hi everyone,
there is a de-activated mp40 on e-stand. It is in germany and he says that he can ship to any eu country. I am sure that if customs from the uk catch it, they will hold it and either destroy it or send it back , as even though it has been de-activated, they are still not allowed in the country. Am i right or wrong on this matter, as i am quite interested in purchasing it. Any advice on this matter would be most helpfull.

many thanks,
belinda

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Belinda, you cannot import this!

Even though we are in the EU, any non British deact needs a firearms licence. HM Customs will treat it as LIVE. You will get 10 years.

Cheers, Ade.

[belinda]

many thanks for the advice Ade,
I will just have to wait until one comes up over here, but sadly they want around £2000 for one here.
I have seen a couple of firearms over in ireland. Are they allowed from there, or is it the same that you need a firearms licence to have them sent to the uk?

regards,
belinda

[Adrian Stevenson]

Only legal here if it is proof marked stamped in the UK at either Birmingham or London proof house, plus with deact cert.

Cheers, Ade.

[belinda]

Thanks once again Ade. Now i know what to ask for. I learn something new everyday on here.

regards,
belinda

[Richie B]

You could get it shipped as live to a UK RFD and get it de-activated to UK spec - although the total cost might be prohibitive.

If you want a good supplier of UK de-acs try Googling 1) DWSUK and 2) Arundel Militaria. I can recommend both - very good service and they don't sell rubbiish.

The latter quite regularly sells MP40s - old and new spec. Old are usually about £2000 - they sell very quickly inspite of the price.

Good hunting

Richie

[belinda]

many thanks richie for your help.
I have heard of ryton arms as that is where i bought my P38 from, but i haven't heard of the other two sites that you have mentioned. I will check them out.

regards,
belinda