I have a question about antiques...
As I understand it 9and feel free to correct me if you know for a fact I am wrong) a gun made before 1898 is classified as an antique. These guns (again, this is my understanding) are not even considered firearms by the ATF and may be sold and shipped without benefit of an FFL or record keeping.
So, if this is true, would it be illegal to cut down a pre-1898 rifle to SBR configuration without Class III procedures being followed?
So, if this is true, would it be illegal to cut down a pre-1898 rifle to SBR configuration without Class III procedures being followed?
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Doc,
Without getting into the minutia of the BATF rules, I believe that you will be stopped by the next disclaimer which reads 'without modification' or 'in original condition'.
This is a reminder that the firearms grandfathered through as being pre-98 must be in original condition without modifications.
Check the BATF website FAQ section for the absolute wording.
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Antiques = pre-1899 ("in or before 1898") 0 -
Yes, it would be illegal. 0 -
We have done this one a few times before. If (say) a shotgun is original and employees what the BATFE considers to be a primitive ignition system (say percussion) it will be exempt. If it uses conventional ignition, uses fixed ammunition or has been modified outside of it's original configuration (you cut the barrels down in your garage last night) then it is subject to the NFA no matter what year it was produced. The same applies to rifles; it would subject to NFA regulations governing dimensions if it employs a conventional ignition system, uses fixed ammunition or is modified outside of it's original configuration. 0 -
In He Dog's link look at number 3 titled "Original Antique Rifle". It depicts an Antique Rifle that has had its barrel cut to less than 16 inches. In the text it refers to "Short-barreled Shotgun", but because of the title of number 3 I believe them mean "Short-barreled Rifle". 0
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