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Are there any states where it's illegal to purchase/possess a Gov't Model 1911?

enormitydave
I assume not since it only has a 7/8rnd mag, but I'm trying to sell one and just want to cover my ass. A quick google search didn't really turn up anything definitive.
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  • mark christian
    There are a few states, California automatically comes to mind, which maintain a roster of handguns approved for retail sales. In most cases Curio and Relic firearms are automatically exempted, otherwise the pistol has to be on the approved list to be sold at retail.
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  • enormitydave
    It's not a relic - it's less than 10 years old. I thought CA and other dumb states were just worried about rifles with pistol grips and anything with a 10+ rd mag? I guess they're getting dumber all the time. Anyone know of any other states?
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  • mark christian
    I think that Maryland also has a handgun list. When you list the pistol, you need to be exact as to what it is: including the item stock number form the manufacturer if possible. It can come down to blue or two tone as to what is legal and what is not. 
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  • mark christian
    Looking at CA, it appears that the only Colt handguns currently approved are revolvers:
    https://www.oag.ca.gov/firearms/certified-handguns/search?make=151001
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  • enormitydave
    Incredible.
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  • DEEREHART
    Looking at CA, it appears that the only Colt handguns currently approved are revolvers:
    https://www.oag.ca.gov/firearms/certified-handguns/search?make=151001
    Mark; 
    As i read the the exemptions in your link it would appear as though anything CURIO AND RELIC is exempt. 
    I realize that the original post is not C&R but I have always thought that any handgun had to be "approved"
     Doug




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  • mark christian
    Curio and Relic handguns, as well as single action revolvers, are all exempt from the CA handgun roster. it is a very complex procedure to have a handgun approved for retail sale in CA. This is one reason why many sellers simply refuse to ship any handguns to CA. 
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  • gruntled2
    Not all single action revolvers are exempt. There is an overall length requirement. Most NAA revolvers are too short but the 
    1 1/8" revolvers have been certified by NAA. The same revolvers with 1 5/8" barrels are not qualified. But just to show how crazy the law is you can buy one if you can find one on consignment. Even if the 1911 pistol is not on the list you can buy one on consignment. 
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  • Mark G
    I think that Maryland also has a handgun list. When you list the pistol, you need to be exact as to what it is: including the item stock number form the manufacturer if possible. It can come down to blue or two tone as to what is legal and what is not. 
    Mark is correct.

    Here is a link to the MD approved handguns. Most (if not all) 1911s seem to be OK.

    https://licensingportal.mdsp.maryland.gov/MSPBridgeClient/#/home
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  • drobs
    I assume not since it only has a 7/8rnd mag, but I'm trying to sell one and just want to cover my *. A quick google search didn't really turn up anything definitive.

    Is the Government Model 1911 in question a Colt?
    Reason being their are other approved 1911's on the CA list - Kimber, Springfield, Les Baer, Ed Brown, etc.
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  • Grasshopper

    Geeez us. No wonder many sellers here do NOT ship to CA. Anything! Simply amazing and glad this has been posted.

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  • Mobuck
    Amazing that people choose to live in and pay taxes in states that have such restrictions.
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  • nmyers
    There is no such thing as a "Government Model 1911".  There is a "Colt Government Model" & a "Colt 1911".  And, a lot of other Colt models.  And, a bunch of other manufacturers.   You must be specific.  The make & model you have IS PROBABLY STAMPED ON THE SLIDE &/OR FRAME.
    Maryland's approved handgun roster is online - Maryland State Police website.  The handgun board was shut down 9 months ago by the democratic socialist state legislature.  If a handgun isn't already on the approved handgun list, it can't be added, at least for now.
    Neal
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  • enormitydave
     
    nmyers said:
    There is no such thing as a "Government Model 1911".  There is a "Colt Government Model" & a "Colt 1911".  And, a lot of other Colt models.  And, a bunch of other manufacturers.   You must be specific.  The make & model you have IS PROBABLY STAMPED ON THE SLIDE &/OR FRAME.
    Maryland's approved handgun roster is online - Maryland State Police website.  The handgun board was shut down 9 months ago by the democratic socialist state legislature.  If a handgun isn't already on the approved handgun list, it can't be added, at least for now.
    Neal

    Yes, it is a Colt Government Model. When I originally posted I didn't imagine that these states were so strict down to the manufacturer and certain models, all I was trying to say is that it is a standard full-size 5" 1911 with 7/8rd capacity, since I figured that's all that would matter. Boy was I wrong! This is a very informative thread and I hope people continue to contribute.
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  • nmyers
    Many sellers will note in their description, "Be sure that this gun is legal in your state, & that your receiving dealer has agreed to transfer it to you."  You or your dealer can legally transfer a gun to any dealer in any state; the receiving dealer is responsible for knowing which guns he can or cannot deliver to a resident of his state.  If the receiving dealer is unable to transfer a gun to the buyer, he will send it back to you or your dealer.  Someone will have to pay for the extra shipping & transfers, & it isn't going to be you.  (It will still be a mess to straighten out.)
    Neal
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