Wanted: 1919A4 30 Cal

[shermanm]

Looking for a 1919A4 30cal that is deactivated in Canada.

[servicepub (RIP)]

The newly-manufactured, semi-auto only, 1919s are legal for import as non-restricted firearms.

[rob love]

Originally Posted by servicepub

The newly-manufactured, semi-auto only, 1919s are legal for import as non-restricted firearms.

Guys have been waiting a few years now to get a hold of any new imports. The US state department would not let any out because they are non-sporting firearms. Apparently the rules have been relaxed a bit of late and marstar expects to possibly get in another batch eventually.

I have one of the early imports and with it's non-restricted status and legal 250 round belts, it is the most fun a guy can have in Canada with his pants still on.

[universalgrl]

What ever happened to the inventory of Kearns & Mcmurchy in Edmonton. I visited the shop twice before the you know whos closed it down.
The shop had vickers, brens, M1 carbines, and a host of other dewats.

[rob love]

Peter's shop was a dream come true for a collector. I bought one of his first M1919A4s which was part of custom's court case against him. I still have the suretee du Quebec evidence tag from that gun, although the gun is long gone.

Peter's last shipment was siezed by customs (again) and the last time I talked with Peter a few years after he closed the store he was hopeful he could still get them released. His suicide a few months later put an end to that.

[garmack]

I have one for sale complete with tripod T&E for $2800

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by rob love

Peter's shop was a dream come true for a collector. I bought one of his first M1919A4s which was part of custom's court case against him. I still have the suretee du Quebec evidence tag from that gun, although the gun is long gone.

Peter's last shipment was siezed by customs (again) and the last time I talked with Peter a few years after he closed the store he was hopeful he could still get them released. His suicide a few months later put an end to that.

What a sad story you bring to mind. Peter was harassed and hounded by Customs officers and so-called technical experts whose only purpose in life was to prevent his case from getting anywhere close to Court. No matter what he proved, there was some government-paid lackey (ie. a bureaucrat doing a powerful master's bidding) throwing a wrench into the works. The fact he was in Edmonton and the Customs office in Montreal only made the dispute more bitter and antagonistic. Sad. Sad. Sad. And people wonder why the administration of justice is such an adversarial business.

[Ralph Volkert]

There is a beautifull one at Kenagami Gunshop here in Northern Ontario. It is deactived internally and is complete including tripod and sights.
Peter is asking $4500 but considering The butchered one I saw go for $3500 at the Peterborough militaria show it is worth it.

I am up in that nieghborhood at least once a week if you want pics or contact info let me know.

He is apparently thinning out his significant collection some of which is on display at his store.