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Genevieve, I would start here(I would also ask a local Canadian FFL to see what they have to say about getting this Stevens Shotgun into the US): --- ezbordercrossing.com/the-inspection-experience/transporting-firearms/

Genevieve, Here is a great article. Sound pretty complicated. Sounds like you need an Export Permit from Global Affairs Canada.-----------https://www.borderview.com/blog/because-you-asked-exporting-firearms-from-canada-to-the-united-states/

Blame the corona virus

Genevieve, Simplest advice is to make a prior arrangement with a licensed Canadian firearm dealer. The executor can then contact that dealer to pickup and hold the estate firearms while arrangements and paperwork are sorted out. That avoids any unintentional violation of Canada firearm law, and you're be using someone with in-depth knowledge of same (or who to ask). Not all lawfully possessed firearms in Canada will be importable into the US,

Genevieve, It is pretty expensive on both sides of the border to get firearms from Canada to the US. If you don't want it for sentimental reasons might be better to have an FFL sell it north of the border and after fees send you the difference.

A licensed dealer may make an occasional importation of a firearm for a non-licensee or for the licensee's personal use (not for resale). The licensee must first submit an ATF Form 6, Part I to ATF for approval. The licensee may then present the approved Form 6 and completed ATF Form 6A to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Contact the Bureau of ATF, Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch for forms, or download them from the ATF Web page at http://www.atf.gov/forms/firearms/.