SMLE WWI Sniper with PPCo dovetail mount and scope

[Roger Payne]

Yes, I understand your feeling entirely. I have a few rifles that are not in proof & that are valuable, but, ironically, before I come to part with them I will have to get them proofed (& accept the risk) in order to sell them legally under current UK law.

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[Alan de Enfield]

Yes, I understand your feeling entirely. I have a few rifles that are not in proof & that are valuable, but, ironically, before I come to part with them I will have to get them proofed (& accept the risk) in order to sell them legally under current UK law.

You could always 'give them away' and no need to have them prooved.


The Proof Acts lay down that no small arm may be sold, exchanged or exported, exposed or kept for sale or exchange or pawned, unless and until it has been fully proven and duly marked. The maximum penalty is £5,000 for each offence. Higher penalties where, for instance, the sale of a number of guns constitutes one offence, can apply.