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Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:15 pm
by Mags
fortyshooter wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:23 pm
Was looking on their site and see they charge an 11% Fed. Tax. Why is that?
Federal Import Excise Tax.
A tax if 10 percent of the sales price is imposed on pistols and revolvers, and a tax of 11 percent of the sales price is imposed on other portable weapons (e.g., rifles and shotguns) and ammunition.
https://www.atf.gov/firearms/firearms-g ... r-firearms
Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:21 pm
by Vaquero
Import tax?
Where are they made?
I was under the impression they were manufactured there in WY.
RP
Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:35 pm
by Mags
Vaquero wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:21 pm
Import tax?
Where are they made?
I was under the impression they were manufactured there in WY.
RP
Their website does say for the model 89 "Built in USA". They don't say where they sourced the parts from though. I sent them a query about the tax.
Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:31 pm
by Handloader
Vaquero wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:16 am
Mighty fine looking lever gun, how's the recoil?
I've shot one of those Smith's, but it's been a good may years ago.
I was impressed, and amazed at how manageable it was.
Oh, I like the avatar.
RP
Recoil is similar to a Henry 45/70.
Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:34 pm
by Handloader
BigAl52 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:45 am
Pocket change for some people. They are beautiful rifles but at the price I see those sell for I believe I would need to take a pass.
It took me some time to save for it but it is well worth the price.
Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:36 pm
by Handloader
Vaquero wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:16 am
Mighty fine looking lever gun, how's the recoil?
I've shot one of those Smith's, but it's been a good may years ago.
I was impressed, and amazed at how manageable it was.
Oh, I like the avatar.
RP
The avatar is a coaster I made from leather bonded to cork.
Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:40 pm
by Handloader
daytime dave wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:24 am
Handloader, that is a pretty neat rifle. While I have examined the .500 and .460 revolvers from S&W, it never occurred to me that someone might make a rifle for those cartridges.
Do you hunt with it? How did it do if you got something?
I hunt various large game so far one and done have not had to chase any. It is harder hitting than my Henry 45/70 as the bullet has a larger mass.
Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:44 pm
by Vaquero
Handloader wrote: ↑Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:36 pm
Vaquero wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:16 am
Mighty fine looking lever gun, how's the recoil?
I've shot one of those Smith's, but it's been a good may years ago.
I was impressed, and amazed at how manageable it was.
Oh, I like the avatar.
RP
The avatar is a coaster I made from leather bonded to cork.
Nice work.
RP
Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2024 8:03 pm
by Mags
Vaquero wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:21 pm
Import tax?
Where are they made?
I was under the impression they were manufactured there in WY.
RP
The is the answer I got from Big Horn Armory.
From:
ajunker@bighornarmory.com
Tue, Jan 2 at 9:40 AM
Good Morning,
Thanks so much for reaching out to Big Horn Armory. While the Federal Excise tax can include good such as imports, the Federal Gov (and some states) collects excise taxes on a bevy of goods and services to include the sale of firearms. Other examples could include alcohol, Tobacco, fuel (so called "Sin" taxes) Some companies simply don't advertise this and is built into the final price.
As a consumer who has seen plenty of companies claiming the Made in the USA label, I appreciate your due diligence on the matter and I can assure you our rifles are proudly made right here in Cody, Wyoming USA.
Thanks so much reaching out to us and we hope you have a great 2024.
Thank You,
Andy Junker
Customer Relations
P.O. Box 940
319 Blackburn Street
Cody, WY 82414
O. 307-586-3700
bighornarmory.com
facebook.com/bighornarmory
youtube.com/bighornarmory
Re: Big Horn Armory Model 89 500 S&W Magnum
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:17 pm
by fortyshooter
Well I never knew about the hidden tax on guns. Thanks Mags for finding that out!