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"pre ban" AR

skyfish
I have an AR that will be going for sale, just don't shoot that one. I purchased it in the mid-nineties. Does that have any value in certain states that still "ban" certain firearms? It's an Armalite, actually a Eagle Arms, what Armalite called their rifles back then. I believe it is considered pre-ban, as I purchased during the ban and it was marked as pre ban.

It's a 14.5" with pinned flash suppressor, A2 top. Part # EA9396

Edit1: it's a M15-A2 CAR Rifle 1/9 Moly. That's what it says on the box. Still looking for bill of sale, thought I had but it's not in box. I don't believe any are stamped "pre ban" as they were built before ban. As a lot of AR's built before ban came in effect, top and bottom colors don't match well. I think the purpose was to get them done before the ban went into effect?

Edit2: It is for sale, someone may get nice rifle.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=278995881
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  • nmyers
    Yes, there are still some states that permit only "pre-ban" models of so-called "semi-automatic assault rifles", & they command a slight premium.

    However, it is unclear exactly what you have. You didn't tell us the model you own. Are you saying the gun was stamped "pre ban" by the manufacturer, or did the seller just write that on a tag? Is the upper original, or a replacement? Do you have the original shipping carton? Do you have any proof that it is pre ban?

    Neal

    EDIT: Those of you who live in NYS can get an AR-type rifle from your local dealer; it may not be as evil looking as you would like, & it won't be cheap, but you can get one. If you want a pre-ban gun, you still have to go through your local dealer, so talk to him & see what you can get. Al, you cannot buy your AR-type rifle in another state from a dealer (none will sell to you) or from a nonlicensee (none can legally sell to you); if you buy one illegally, you are looking at 2 years in Ray Brook with Bubba as your cell mate.
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  • tsr1965
    Yes, there are some states like here in NY, that say if an AR-15 or that type of rifle, was made after September of 1994, that it can't have a folding stock, bayonet lug, or flash hider/threaded muzzle. Anything made before that date you can own, in just about any configuration.

    Best
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  • givette
    It will have slightly extra value if the SerNo on the receiver shows it to have been manufactured prior to the Federal assault weapons ban.

    [If above paragraph is correct], then the buyer from locations that still honor the Federal AWB will look carefully into the purchase.

    If placed at auction..in the item header, either place 'NY legal'(see paragraph one, above), or show the date of manufacture.
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  • lts
    NY adopted the federal ban with one more abhorrent feature added, complements of a suck up on the way out republican governor.
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  • albjorneby
    I'm in NY and actually looking for an AR 15. I'm about ready to abandon the idea though because of all the restrictions. I can't get a clear idea of what this state will allow. I've heard that they're great fun to shoot and would like to own one but I'm just not sure if it's worth the trouble. Can anyone clarify the NY rules for me please. I'm tempted to go out of state and just buy what I want but I have a pistol permit and don't want to give anyone any excuses to pull it if I get caught with an illegal piece. quote:
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  • gocargo
    quote:Originally posted by albjorneby
    I'm in NY and actually looking for an AR 15. I can't get a clear idea of what this state will allow. I'm just not sure if it's worth the trouble. Can anyone clarify the NY rules for me please.


    Here's a NY-specicic gun forum (blog) that has a NY Laws topic section that will answer all your pre Federal AWB ban questions to a T.

    http://www.nyfirearms.com/forums/
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