Stan79 Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 Hi there, Has anyone had any experience selling a shotgun in the US? Or used a company in the U.K. to do it for them? I have a lovely old Stephen Grant side lever with Damascus barrels that I’ve been told could be worth a bit in the US and with the prospect of lead being banned I’m keen to move it on. Grateful for any info. Many thanks, Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterse Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 Mr William Elderkin of Elderkins Gunmakers in Spalding Lincs., is your man. He is well experienced in doing this sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 WELCOME to Pigeon Watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 hello, perhaps a 50 post rule before you can sell on pw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, perhaps a 50 post rule before you can sell on pw He's not selling the gun on here,,,, just asking a sensible question 🤔😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, perhaps a 50 post rule before you can sell on pw He is not trying to sell the gun on PW. Unless its a backdoor attempt, hoping someone will send him a PM asking how much he is asking for the gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 15 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, perhaps a 50 post rule before you can sell on pw We used to have something along those lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 32 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, perhaps a 50 post rule before you can sell on pw Ok, let's hope Stan follows on with an interest in PW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 I bought a gun from a rfd in Wales somewhere and he told me for just one gun the price was prohibitive he used to send them in lots and even that was expensive. better by far to put the gun up for sale here in the Uk. Lead ban or not there will always be a decent market for really nice guns. If you are fishing for a buyer I am sure the mods will have something to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, DUNKS said: I bought a gun from a rfd in Wales somewhere and he told me for just one gun the price was prohibitive he used to send them in lots and even that was expensive. better by far to put the gun up for sale here in the Uk. Lead ban or not there will always be a decent market for really nice guns. If you are fishing for a buyer I am sure the mods will have something to say. Don't have any problems with someone posting something for sale as their first post, as you say, it could be something that someone as been looking for and at the right price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, old'un said: Don't have any problems with someone posting something for sale as their first post, as you say, it could be something that someone as been looking for and at the right price. Quite. Why not use the site as a sales tool for people not interested in guns or shooting. Lots of folk inherit airguns and equipment and have no clue as to where to get a good deal. But of course posting in the right section. Edited September 29, 2023 by DUNKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 Get in touch with Francis Lovell who owns Atkin Grant and Lang. They attend fairs in the US and he has sold guns over there for me in the past, subject of course to commission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan79 Posted September 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 Thanks gents… I think. What a welcome! It’s a genuine query. Not a back door attempt to sell it on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 25 minutes ago, Stan79 said: Thanks gents… I think. What a welcome! It’s a genuine query. Not a back door attempt to sell it on here. Well, you did get some helpful replies 🙂 Others jumped in without reading your first post properly,,,, and with a bit of unrequired suspicion 🤷 Welcome and good luck with your endeavours 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 Find a trader who will be transparent that you trust. There will be handling fees both sides, there will be an export tax, there will be an import tax, there will be up to 3 separate shipping costs. There may be less costs depending on the age of the gun, there may be special handling costs. a reputable dealer will be able to help. TGS did have a video but I see it's been pulled for some reason. I guess you need to weigh up potentially spending several hundred notes to export it, vs a punt on guntrader. Good luck either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 watch all of the video it gives a fair bit of information and prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 On 29/09/2023 at 20:27, Stan79 said: Thanks gents… I think. What a welcome! It’s a genuine query. Not a back door attempt to sell it on here. welcome . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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