George you shouldn't have too much problem shipping to a dealer and he should know how you go about it. Remember, what you call an antique isn't the same as we in Britain call an antique. Certain gun pre 1939 can be called antique in certain calibres but certain guns that post 1860 may not be antique here. It all depends on calibre. Any 12 bore centre fire breech loader irrespective of age is not an antique; same for 16's, 20's and 28's. Check with J.F. first as he should know (although his knowledge on Proof legislation has a few gaps in it)! Lagopus.....
