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By the way, when did you order this @Cr0-Magnon? And did it reach Heathrow or Coventry?

Where did Border Force state it was a firearm?

Mother of god, that's the worst thing I've seen in a while. Falling to bits and shilling a corporate clothing brand in one not so neat package. What a tool.

" it’s very impressive but I’m a plinker and not a gamer so way above my needs" What? He was hoping it would perform worse than it does? The reasons people give make no sense.

He bought it from Surplus Store. It costs £200 two toned, plus £10 of BBs and £4.99 delivery, so £214.99 to the door. And he wants people to pay him £225 for it, without any warranty if something goes wrong. Good luck!

It's only been used once, just like the 'new' condoms I sell.

I'm not really sure why you quoted me then? The 607 doesn't have an A2 upper. I quoted the post by Freefrag which was talking about the 607.

He wasn't referring to your rifle, but a different one, which is the M607.

That's the Colt Model 607, not that many were made and it saw very limited action in Vietnam, it pre-dates the XM177E1 by a year or so. RetroBlackRifle is a good resource for the early AR-15 family of rifles: http://pullig.dyndns.org/retroblackrifle/ModGde/CrbGde/607.html

Airsoft guns are toy guns. It's the same thing. Doesn't matter if you call it a toy, or airsoft, it looks real, it's painted black, it's a realistic imitation firearm. With the exception of the power rating set in the Policing and Crime Act 2017, there is no special section for airsoft guns, they are all in the same category. You know it's a toy, I know it's a toy, but if people walking past don't know that, they are probably going to call the police, that's the issue.

It's a RIF and should not have been sold without a defence provided. In order for it to not be a RIF it needs to be a miniature, or it's principle colour needs to be listed here, but the gun black and full sized. Having a little bit orange at the end doesn't change it's principle colour. Nothing wrong with dressing up, but just be careful with displaying guns. It's illegal to be in a public place without good reason with an imitation firearm, your front garden is of course private property so it's lawful, but I wouldn't recommend it. If all your neighbours are relaxed and know they are replica's that's good, but anyone could walk past and not know, and then all of a sudden it becomes an incident. Even when armed response realise it's a replica, it still goes on the database as a firearms incident. All these statistics add up and eventually some do-gooder politician puts a magnifying glass on it and then we've all got a problem. This isn't necessarily against you if your neighbours are fine, but maybe a "be careful" notice to everyone else browsing these forums. Don't give the powers that be a reason to draft up a VCRA 2.0. For the record, I also used to run around the neighbourhood with replica guns playing "army men", also right next to a military base. The pre-9/11 days were good, but those days have sadly gone.

Do you have the photos of when armed response turned up afterwards?

No, you're importing goods that need to be taxed, the tax hasn't been paid. From the very same website you're quoting: You're supposed to pay the tax to the seller, who then sends it to HMRC (on orders under £135), but you didn't pay the tax and HMRC still wants it's cut.

Did you pay VAT to the seller then? What was the total value including postage?

I used to pick those up for £5 a piece at the local militaria store, how times change. Also, why would you want a case marked .22 LR when you can get 50 cal.

"Get yourself a Glock, lose that nickel plated sissy pistol." Looks nice though.

"Illegitimate requests for purchase will be reported." I can hear the UKARA police sirens already.

What was the original order total?

They are entitled to overprice the item, and people are entitled to talk about it, it's called a public forum for a reason.

That's okay, I'll pay for it using my mystery wallet! Will it contain £500 in cash, or just a 4 year old condom, it's a mystery!