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  1. 03-03-2018, 01:53 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by davederrick View Post
    I saw this item on Amazon
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stainless-A...013849&sr=8-57
    and was curious how Amazon could be selling it, as they aren't an RFD. I contacted the seller, who said it wasn't sold as a firearm & they could ship directly to me in the UK from China.
    Anyone think this is likely, I expect Customs would stop it. But I'm interested in Amazon's & the sellers legal stance here.

    If it's drilled through to the chamber, then it is not only a firearm, but likely, with a teeny barrel like that, to be classed as a concealable weapon and therefore prohibited under the Firearms Act.

    However, don't let that stop you from buying one. Let us know how you get on, eh?

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    Although this would be a fun little item, and free from restriction in the USA and a lot of the sane world, it would undoubtedly be restricted here - the only debate would be sec 1 or sec 5.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1066 View Post
    Although this would be a fun little item, and free from restriction in the USA and a lot of the sane world, it would undoubtedly be restricted here - the only debate would be sec 1 or sec 5.
    Well, it's a VERY short smoothbore, for a start, so it's at least Section 1, but I'd be more concerned about the 'offensive weapon' aspect.

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    Section 1 in this country, we shoot them at club.
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    I agree with tac. I think it would be a prohibited firearm.

    I know cannons are legal here, but I thought they had to be a minimum length with a bore no larger than 1-1/2".(The 1-1/2" might only apply to punt guns)?

    I'm interested to know what is allowed, just in case I fancy getting one.
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    I emailed the seller, who is in China, and sounds ignorant of UK laws. I also emailed Amazon, who said initially they think it's Section 1 but are seeking advice before pulling it.

    I do fancy a little cannon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by enfield2band View Post
    I agree with tac. I think it would be a prohibited firearm.

    I know cannons are legal here, but I thought they had to be a minimum length with a bore no larger than 1-1/2".(The 1-1/2" might only apply to punt guns)?
    2" for punt guns.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DedIdick View Post
    Section 1 in this country, we shoot them at club.
    Even so short?

    Elucidation would be appreciated, since I'm floundering here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tacfoley View Post
    Even so short?

    Elucidation would be appreciated, since I'm floundering here.

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    Not to sure, never seen anyone with one so small, usually 6-12".
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    It's a muzzle loader so I don't think there is a minimum barrel length.
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