Adapting a surplus rifle to a handgun
I have a surplus Lee Enfield (303 British)and I am exploring cutting down and recrowning the barrel, installing a pistol scope on the rear sight and modifying the stock to a pistol grip configuration. This would creat a handgun which is powerful and hopefully accurate. I handload and could work up loads which are accurate and are not overly powerful. As a lefty in a hunting club where all the tree stands are setup for righties, this would solve a problem. I am not clear on the rules which govern this and would appreciate any input. Is there a minumum length barrel such as 16 inches which is mandated? Also if anyone foresees technical problems any information is appreciated. Thank you.
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Under BATF rules, if the receiver was origionaly assembled as part of a rifle it is always a rifle. So what your thinking about is NOT legal.
Look into buying either a T/C Encore or Contender, Savage Striker or Remington XP100. You will be happier in both the short and long run.
Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.0 -
this can be done legaly but you need atf approval, a lot of paperwork and probaly a $200 tax stamp. go to thier web site for more info. 0 -
Right now there are several (of various histories & manufacturers) available at another on-line outlet for anywhwhere from $200 to $1,600.
Save yourself the headaches & legal fees & put your 303 British up for auction; there's probably somebody out there who'd pay you for it, then you can go buy something that's 1.) legal, 2.) safe, & 3.) just as potent a weapon as a hacksawed & butchered collectible.0 -
The British used to make hauta guns in 16ga and 303 that were single
shot or side by side. Usually built on a Martini action they were used to dispatch tigers that tried to hitch rides on safaris. HTH [(:)]0 -
All the information used to be on the ATF's website a year ago with the forms...they don't offer them easily anymore and I am sure it would be a year long legal hassel to make your own firearm anymore. Here's what the ATF has for you on their site:
Because of legal reasons, and the requirement of fingerprint cards, photographs, and law certifications, the Form 1, Form 4, and Form 5 cannot be posted on our site. To receive these forms, along with the proper fingerprint cards, you can contact our National Firearms Act Branch (NFA) on (202) 927-8330.
ATF F 5320.1 (Form 1) - Application to Make and Register a Firearm
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Go for the TC ,all the ridiculous laws prevents you from doing that in a if you do not pay the 4200 you go to jail call it the ATF monopoly game...
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Errata: 4200 must read $200. 0 -
Thanks to all for the advice. Regards over the holidays 0
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