Mike 45,
"anything under 1 lb. shipped in overnite envelope & not insured does not get ANY attention by customs"
This may be the case for all I know. However, does not get any attention does not mean it is legal. Also...Could be some serious ignorance on my part but I have not heard of international overnight delivery. I would assume this to be impossible? Please correct me if I am wrong.
Arthur, I knew you would bitch up!

(just kidding...I put my doll down!) I do not think that the swede in question having the proper paperwork on his end would help the buyer on this end comply with our laws. Again, Please correct me if I am wrong.
Hawksnest, That is the best possible explanation I have heard yet! However, as I mentioned before, the ban was on all parts based on millitary design. A matter of interpretation i guess. It still does work in the military 28's. Additionally, were not some early military actuators built the same as the Colt? Perhaps this would constitute a military part by design? I must admit that I am venturing into an area beyond my personal knowledge. Would love to get the real skinny here. Perhaps Mr Alvarez (Tman) would be willing to clear this up for us?
BTW...Norm...Have a great trip and come back safely with some great stories on what you found!
Thanks everyone for all your imput!
Damon