shipping a pistol

imported post

Hi All,

I'm considering getting my 1911 slide hardchromed, and the frame coated black.

I've been told by the company that I've chosen that all I need to do is remove the barrel, and ship it as machine parts.

It is my understanding that I can ship the slide and any other parts this way.

However I'm concerned that because the frame has a SN on it, it has to be shipped either through a FFL, or specially described as a firearm through the overnight shipping company. (even though it's disassembled, and non functional as a firearm)

The advice I've received has been contradictory on this, so I hope that some may assist me in clearing the muddled situation I'm in.

Best Regards

imported post

U.S. Postal Service: (scroll down to section 11.):
http://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/601.htm#wp1103548



UPS: http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/prepare/guidelines/firearms.html?




FedEx: Item #15, http://www.fedex.com/us/services/terms/us.html