Earlier in the week, a pistol that I'd bought from a member on here, arrived via RM Special Delivery. Now this was great as it arrived first thing the following day, but I was under the impression that UK legal airguns could only be sent 'legitimately' via ParcelForce 48 with a maximum compensation value of £100 and this is the service that I've used in the past, restrictive & somewhat expensive as it is.

So my question is, will Royal Mail accept airguns declared as such for transit via Special Delivery and up to their compensation limits? Would be great if that is the case as SD is both faster & cheaper for the average pistol weight than PF 48.

Be interested in other member's experience of how they send airguns and any problems encountered.