Barrel lenght question ??

November 23, 2003 15:52

In New York, can anyone tell me what is the minimum barrel length for a shotgun / rifle and what is the minimum overall length ? Thank you

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benzapped

November 23, 2003 16:02
Regarding shotguns: Federal law is 18" on the barrel and 26" overall. The barrel is measured from the breachface with the action closed.

I don't know if NY has their own set of laws on shotgun length other than those of the Federal Government.
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nyforester

November 23, 2003 16:09
Why can you buy a charter arms .22 with a 16 inch barrel?
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duckhunter

November 23, 2003 16:14
BECAUSE THE CHARTER ARMS IS RIFLED, IT CAN BE 16 INCHES. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SMOOTH BORES AND RIFLED BORES

I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.
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benzapped

November 23, 2003 16:19
nyforester-- Sorry, you may have responded while I was editing my reply. Shotgun barrels must be at least 18 inches and rifle 16. I don't know the minimum overall length on rifles, if there is one. But there are some very complicated regulations of the ATF that prohibit some modifications on rifles. If you are thinking about doing some, check carefully.
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