Doublegunhq,
You paint the picture far blacker than it is. But don't let me put you off banging in those low bids!
Actually there are many dealers in the UK who have the correct import/export paperwork. I guess it's in the interests of a few to keep quiet about all the others who can do the job.
'The Cheshire Gun Room' can & do export.
They are export agents for William Evans & are (or used to be) also agents for Holts. They sent a gun to Alaska for me which cost about £180 - the thing is an extra couple of guns would not have added a great deal to the cost. I expect if you ask holts to arrange shipping they just ask one of their agents & add a percentage (a large one).
http://www.cheshiregunroom.com/Regards
Russell
