If you have or know of a source for FN Superposed catalogs or advertisements from pre-war thru 1978, it would be helpful. I currently have a 1952 FN Superposed catalog. I would also hope to find a copy of ‘les Graveurs de Herstal’ brochure c. 1987-1992. Si vous avez ou connaissez une source pour les catalogues superposés FN ou des publicités de pré-guerre Thru 1978, il serait utile. J'ai actuellement un 1952 FN superposées catalogue. J'espère également trouver une brochure publicité de les gravuers de Herstal, 1987-1992. très cordialement 'Le petit poisson'
Sure! But this is loooong shot ... I think this will be a hard find. I am seeing several gunsmiths when I go in week after next. Have you seen this site? http://www.littlegun.be/arme belge/graveurs/a fn graveurs herstal.htm and http://www.littlegun.be/arme belge/a a site belge fr.htm
Yes, Thank You. The site is my source for discovery of the brochure's existence. I remain optimistic that one of my contacts in the Liege - Herstal area will eventually produce one. The long shot was discovering the gun, purchasing it, and exporting/importing it. I genuinely appreciate any interest and assistance in this endeavor. Sichere Reisen, 'le petit poisson'
Hi anatidae ... I am in Germany heading back stateside tomorrow. I did visit my gunsmith and we determined what my superposed was all about. I also asked him about your brochure but he could not help me with it. Honestly ... they are a gun dealer and gunsmith operation and know quite a bit about all kinds of guns including FN Browning but they are not a collectors shop. I am still thinking how I could get more info. My next stop is Kriegskorte who will export my FN and see if he can help.
Thank You , Alex - I appreciate your efforts. Congratulations on securing your FN A1. Krico was the export agent for my gun. Arndt (father) and Franziska (daughter) were very good to work with. Perhaps Arndt knows someone who could possibly provide a source for the brochure. Thanks for your interest and assistance. May I suggest you use Griffin & Howe, Andover, NJ for your import agent. Franziska and Laurel Auriemma (G&H) are well-acquainted. They are the most professional and accommodating of 3 different import agents I have used here. Feel free to send me a private message if you want the G&H contact information or if you have questions about the 'process'. The first thing needed is an approved Form 6 import permit. I can give you a list of the required information for the permit application, but I strongly advise that you get the following (items e, i, & j.) while the gun is in hand: Box 8: a. FN (Herstal) Belgium b. SG c. 12 gauge d. Qty. 1 e. (value of item) - be able to document purchase price or reasonable market value f. I (A) g. Superposed A1 Grade h. 32" (81cm) i. (overall length) - I would measure this while you are there j. (serial nr.) - confirm k. Used Thanks for your reply.
Hi Anatidae ... PM sent. I have a completed form 6 in triplicate on hand. just need to correct the S/N number. I have imported shotguns before in 1996 ... I was told it takes 60 days for approval through a Class 3 FFL.
My experience (with 4 different imports through an actual import agent) has been 1 day to 3 weeks on approval. Most will tell you it could take 6-8 weeks.
Hi Anatidae .... did you get my PM? Your offer to make contact with the importer would be very welcome! Thank you!
Hi Anatidae ... i didn't get an e-mail from you. Sorry! I also check my spam folder usually very diligently, but nothing. Can you resend?? Thank you and sorry for all the bother!
