Importing Weapons into Oz?
Aug 18th 2006, 7:22 am
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Importing Weapons into Oz?
I have a fully decommissioned AK47 rifle which is mounted on a timber display stand. Its been decommissioned by a reputable firm and have plugged the barrel and welded the inner mechanisms in the closed position so there is no way it can ever be fired. I also have the firms certificate stating this.
Whats the score with getting this into Oz or should I just sell it and be done with all the hassle.
Any advice would be greatly recieved.
Regards Adie............
Whats the score with getting this into Oz or should I just sell it and be done with all the hassle.
Any advice would be greatly recieved.
Regards Adie............
Aug 18th 2006, 7:57 am
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Re: Importing Weapons into Oz?
Originally Posted by spud-u-like
I have a fully decommissioned AK47 rifle which is mounted on a timber display stand. Its been decommissioned by a reputable firm and have plugged the barrel and welded the inner mechanisms in the closed position so there is no way it can ever be fired. I also have the firms certificate stating this.
Whats the score with getting this into Oz or should I just sell it and be done with all the hassle.
Any advice would be greatly recieved.
Regards Adie............
Whats the score with getting this into Oz or should I just sell it and be done with all the hassle.
Any advice would be greatly recieved.
Regards Adie............
www.customs.gov.au
I don't think you will have a problem, but they would be able to tell you for sure. Tell them about the certificate. Also, is the display board treated?
Best of luck.
Aug 18th 2006, 4:37 pm
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Re: Importing Weapons into Oz?
Originally Posted by The Bloke
Strenuously suggest contacting Customs about this for their advice.
www.customs.gov.au
I don't think you will have a problem, but they would be able to tell you for sure. Tell them about the certificate. Also, is the display board treated?
Best of luck.
www.customs.gov.au
I don't think you will have a problem, but they would be able to tell you for sure. Tell them about the certificate. Also, is the display board treated?
Best of luck.
Thanxs for the reply and link, I've sent them an email, will wait and see..Regards Adie
Aug 19th 2006, 10:07 pm
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Re: Importing Weapons into Oz?
Originally Posted by spud-u-like
Thanxs for the reply and link, I've sent them an email, will wait and see..Regards Adie
I brought a small knife collection with me and also sent an email to customs. They were a great help.
Pity I could not bring mine. A fully functional Heckler & Koch G3 7.62mm fitted with a variable scope, two shoulder butts. Remington 870 Express magnum 12ga shotgun, Glock 23 0.40cal with special option trigger, Walther PPK 7.65mm, CZ75 9mm, Colt 1911 0.45 ACP with a few mods
Aug 19th 2006, 11:42 pm
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Re: Importing Weapons into Oz?
Originally Posted by spud-u-like
I have a fully decommissioned AK47 rifle which is mounted on a timber display stand. Its been decommissioned by a reputable firm and have plugged the barrel and welded the inner mechanisms in the closed position so there is no way it can ever be fired. I also have the firms certificate stating this.
Whats the score with getting this into Oz or should I just sell it and be done with all the hassle.
Any advice would be greatly recieved.
Regards Adie............
Whats the score with getting this into Oz or should I just sell it and be done with all the hassle.
Any advice would be greatly recieved.
Regards Adie............
Aug 19th 2006, 11:47 pm
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Re: Importing Weapons into Oz?
Originally Posted by sa2oz
I know someone who has brought in an old military bolt action rifle, he had no problems. Just declare it is all.
I brought a small knife collection with me and also sent an email to customs. They were a great help.
Pity I could not bring mine. A fully functional Heckler & Koch G3 7.62mm fitted with a variable scope, two shoulder butts. Remington 870 Express magnum 12ga shotgun, Glock 23 0.40cal with special option trigger, Walther PPK 7.65mm, CZ75 9mm, Colt 1911 0.45 ACP with a few mods
I brought a small knife collection with me and also sent an email to customs. They were a great help.
Pity I could not bring mine. A fully functional Heckler & Koch G3 7.62mm fitted with a variable scope, two shoulder butts. Remington 870 Express magnum 12ga shotgun, Glock 23 0.40cal with special option trigger, Walther PPK 7.65mm, CZ75 9mm, Colt 1911 0.45 ACP with a few mods
Aug 19th 2006, 11:47 pm
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Re: Importing Weapons into Oz?
Originally Posted by sa2oz
Pity I could not bring mine. A fully functional Heckler & Koch G3 7.62mm fitted with a variable scope, two shoulder butts. Remington 870 Express magnum 12ga shotgun, Glock 23 0.40cal with special option trigger, Walther PPK 7.65mm, CZ75 9mm, Colt 1911 0.45 ACP with a few mods
Aug 20th 2006, 1:40 am
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Re: Importing Weapons into Oz?
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
You get all those for opening a bank account in Florida.
Aug 20th 2006, 1:44 am
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Re: Importing Weapons into Oz?
Originally Posted by The Bloke
Why open an account when allyou want to do is make a withdrawal?
Aug 20th 2006, 1:45 am
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Re: Importing Weapons into Oz?
Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy
Do you want to immigrate to OZ or invade it.
Think he may be upset at Amanda Vanstone and DIMIA or John Howard's new citizenship policies?
Aug 23rd 2006, 11:49 am
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Re: Importing Weapons into Oz?
Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy
Do you want to immigrate to OZ or invade it.
