here's what I found lately, on the BATFE website FAQ :
Does this mean I could buy one on my next trip to the USA ???
How are cap&ball replicas considered in the USA ? When you buy one, what kind of paperwork do you need to fill ?
I know it's far from the best you can afford for "defense", but when in the USA I often went into the wild for trekkings.. and I must admit that I felt a bit insecure, totally naked, not being on top the the food chain anymore..
and I guess that a remington 1858 in .44 loaded with heavy war bullets is better than nothing (being carefull, only loading during nightime to avoid accidental discharge while walking.. )
I have many guns here (from 1911's to Glocks), including 3 o 4 cap&balls ( 1847 Walker, 1851 Navy, 1858 New A, and 1860 new A) so I am quite used to them.
R28) I am a nonimmigrant alien. Do I need a Form 6 NIA import permit to import a muzzle loading gun that is considered an antique firearm under the Gun Control Act?
No. Because antique firearms are not considered firearms for purposes of the Gun Control Act, none of the import regulations apply to the importation of antique firearms. Moreover, a nonimmigrant alien may possess antique firearms, even if the alien does not fall within an exception to the nonimmigrant alien prohibition. If you are not sure if your firearm is an antique firearm as defined by the Gun Control Act, contact ATF's Firearms Technology Branch.
Does this mean I could buy one on my next trip to the USA ???
How are cap&ball replicas considered in the USA ? When you buy one, what kind of paperwork do you need to fill ?
I know it's far from the best you can afford for "defense", but when in the USA I often went into the wild for trekkings.. and I must admit that I felt a bit insecure, totally naked, not being on top the the food chain anymore..
and I guess that a remington 1858 in .44 loaded with heavy war bullets is better than nothing (being carefull, only loading during nightime to avoid accidental discharge while walking.. )
I have many guns here (from 1911's to Glocks), including 3 o 4 cap&balls ( 1847 Walker, 1851 Navy, 1858 New A, and 1860 new A) so I am quite used to them.