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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: smoke on March 18, 2010, 03:57:14 AM

Title: Caplock Kits from USA
Post by: smoke on March 18, 2010, 03:57:14 AM
HI: I don't see a place to post this so i'll try here. Have any Canadians ordered and received any semi finished caplock kits from the USA? Did you have any problems? Dan
Title: Re: Caplock Kits from USA
Post by: Acer Saccharum on March 18, 2010, 04:37:37 AM
The Canadians have lots of problems, which I won't go into here.  :D

Perhaps Taylor, Cody, Brian Dancey and Daryl will chip in at some point. By the way, Tip Curtis sells guns 'in the white' for very reasonable prices.
Title: Re: Caplock Kits from USA
Post by: John Archer on March 18, 2010, 06:11:56 AM
No problems importing a Hawken kit from Don Stith.

John.
Title: Re: Caplock Kits from USA
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on March 18, 2010, 06:19:54 PM
None whatsoever.  When I started ordering parts from America around 1972, I spent a lot of time and money at Canada Customs, getting my parcels cleared.  At one point in that history, our dollar dropped to 55 cents against the USD so you can imagine what that was like.  Now, parts come straight to my door, delivered by a gorgeous 22 years old blonde woman, with a smile.  I love getting parcels from America!!  And our dollar is nearly at par.
Title: Re: Caplock Kits from USA
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on March 18, 2010, 06:23:48 PM
Regarding percussion guns...it isn't a firearm until it is finished, at which time you are required to have it registered.  Flintlock guns are exempt...so, engrave a serial number on the bottom flat, such as your date of birth, and the gun's number.  I also engrave the date, like this...

(https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi3.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy58%2FDTaylorSapergia%2FDSCN1672.jpg&hash=20cc0f0c9ae4bc67cb697a83b3e1ec94b9860e9e)
Title: Re: Caplock Kits from USA
Post by: smoke on March 19, 2010, 01:55:20 AM
I hope i can engrave like that someday. Thank's guys. I called the CFC and did not get very much help. Dan