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Not sure of what is required in NZ to get it out,,but it is not considered a firearm here (unless you live in NJ).
I bought an antique status Lee Enfield military rifle from NZ. It was shipped by Post Office and delivered to my door.
The shipper placed all the supporting documentation 'Joe in Charlotte' mentions, proving it was an 'antique' in with the customs forms and paperwork. Extra copys inside as well as the packet attached outside.
It made it here in about 1 week no problems.

The Lee would have the year of manufacture stamped on the butt-socket, did it not?
I have a very rare 1896 Lee-Enfield carbine in 303 calibre which was one of only 1000 issued to the North West Mounted Police. I could bring that into the USA from Canada, and show US customs the date stamped in the carbine, could'nt I?
Mike

YOu guys are the best. Doesn't look too bad on the NZ end:

Exporting Firearms, Parts and Ammunition from New Zealand

An export permit is required before firearms, components, accessories, ammunition and other weapons may be taken out of New Zealand. These controls apply regardless of the state, completeness or working condition of the items.

Permits are issued free of charge by the International Security and Disarmament Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"Certain exemptions exist for antique items, temporary exports for hunting trips or sporting competitions, visitors to New Zealand and exports for the purposes of repair and return. Please note that these exemptions do not apply to Pacific Island destinations.

Further information and application forms are available from the Business Gateway (Strategic Goods) on the Ministry's website http://www.mfat.govt.nz or by contacting the Ministry directly by phone 04 439 8227 or email exportcontrols@mfat.govt.nz. "




I'll follow the suggestions. Thanks a bunch.
Alex