preban?

jtmurphy

July 13, 2003 16:12

How do I tell if my SKS is preban? I bought a folding stock for it a couple months ago. On an other thread it was brought to my attention that only prebans that came with a folding stock can leaglely have one. If this is true, can I just put the locking pin in to keep it from folding, therefore keeping it leagal?


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  jtmurphy

  July 13, 2003 16:12

  A friend of mine just bought an SKS from a pawn shop and he wants to put a folding stock on it. The pawn shop owner had no idea whether it was a pre or post ban. Does any one know how to find out what it is? The gun is in pretty good shape and all the serial numbers on it match. Thank you.

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  nmyers

  July 13, 2003 16:54

  It's not a good idea.
  
  First, the terms "preban" and "postban" do not apply to the SKS; it is not defined bu GCA 68 as a "semi automatic assault weapon".
  
  However, since an SKS has the ability to accept a removable magazine (even though most don't work very well), the addition of a folding stock WOULD make it into a "semi automatic assault weapon" if it has the usual bayonet mount. (See ATF P 5300-4, page 7)
  
  Hardly seems like this would be worth the possibility of federal prison time, especially since a folding stock is of dubious value on this rifle.
  
  Neal

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