Rules on selling a Mosin

Spikestrip · 01-15-2007, 11:00 PM

Just curious, if someone wanted to sell a Mosin to make way for another, what are the regulations on selling one? I've heard that those with a C&R license must keep track of acquisitions and sales, but how 'bout the rest of us regular Joe's? Does one have to go through the hassle of finding a gun shop or private dealer with an FFL to facilitate the transfer?

I'm in California, so I am sure the rules are strict here...

Thanks!

troy2000 · 01-15-2007, 11:15 PM

In California, all firearms transfers must be made through an FFL holder unless it's something like father-to-son. To the best of my knowledge, unless you sell it to someone with some sort of license you'll have to look one up and give him his pound of flesh.

But what's this stuff about "making room"? Don't you know Mosins are herd animals? The more of them you cram together the happier they are, and one by himself is likely to rust away from loneliness.

My personal credo is, "money comes and money goes, but tools and guns are forever." Years ago in my foolish youth, I sold a backpack .22 rifle and a .38/200 Webley revolver for gas money to get to a job in another state, and my conscience still bothers me. If I had it to do over, I'd rob a gas station instead.

.22guy · 01-15-2007, 11:28 PM

My understanding is that you can sell it to a person and hand it to them and walk away. This is because it is 50 years old or more. I don't know that for 100 percent fact, but I've been told that by many vendors at gun shows and have seen people exchange them and walk away.

I agree with Troy. Just keep it. How much are you wanting for it anyways?

Big Dog · 01-16-2007, 06:49 AM

Depends on where you live. Here in sunny Florida, private sales are legal - you might get a bill of sale to be on the safe side. But, he pays you, you give him the gun, nuff said. However, you do want to try to be sure he's not a convicted felon - bad juju if he is.
But, I've bought guns from range buddies before - exchange gun and money, and a good handshake finishes the deal.

Spikestrip · 01-16-2007, 08:24 PM

Just checking out of general curiosity. We've bonded, and I'd never get rid of her unless she really gets me upset, like blowing up with some strange, Mongolian 215 grain handloaded ammo...

Dennis · 01-16-2007, 10:58 PM

eww dose wascally mongowean hand wodes..........

as I understand it ...
private sales person to person are not restricted

toolman · 01-17-2007, 01:47 AM

Heck, here in Tx. we can sell or trade them in the parking lot of the local 7-11 while drinking beer. Ever now and then we even test fire them at the empty cans.

01-15-2007, 11:00 PM	#1
Spikestrip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern "10 Day Wait" California Posts: 122	Rules on selling a Mosin Just curious, if someone wanted to sell a Mosin to make way for another, what are the regulations on selling one? I've heard that those with a C&R license must keep track of acquisitions and sales, but how 'bout the rest of us regular Joe's? Does one have to go through the hassle of finding a gun shop or private dealer with an FFL to facilitate the transfer? I'm in California, so I am sure the rules are strict here... Thanks! Last edited by Spikestrip; 01-15-2007 at 11:03 PM.

01-15-2007, 11:15 PM	#2
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,405 Images: 9	In California, all firearms transfers must be made through an FFL holder unless it's something like father-to-son. To the best of my knowledge, unless you sell it to someone with some sort of license you'll have to look one up and give him his pound of flesh. But what's this stuff about "making room"? Don't you know Mosins are herd animals? The more of them you cram together the happier they are, and one by himself is likely to rust away from loneliness. My personal credo is, "money comes and money goes, but tools and guns are forever." Years ago in my foolish youth, I sold a backpack .22 rifle and a .38/200 Webley revolver for gas money to get to a job in another state, and my conscience still bothers me. If I had it to do over, I'd rob a gas station instead. __________________ If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. -Anatole France Last edited by troy2000; 01-16-2007 at 08:50 PM.

01-16-2007, 06:49 AM	#4
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,205	Depends on where you live. Here in sunny Florida, private sales are legal - you might get a bill of sale to be on the safe side. But, he pays you, you give him the gun, nuff said. However, you do want to try to be sure he's not a convicted felon - bad juju if he is. But, I've bought guns from range buddies before - exchange gun and money, and a good handshake finishes the deal. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

01-16-2007, 10:58 PM	#6
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,877	eww dose wascally mongowean hand wodes.......... as I understand it ... private sales person to person are not restricted __________________ Submitted with respect to all

01-17-2007, 01:47 AM	#7
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,566 Blog Entries: 22	Heck, here in Tx. we can sell or trade them in the parking lot of the local 7-11 while drinking beer. Ever now and then we even test fire them at the empty cans. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

01-15-2007, 11:28 PM	#3
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,140	My understanding is that you can sell it to a person and hand it to them and walk away. This is because it is 50 years old or more. I don't know that for 100 percent fact, but I've been told that by many vendors at gun shows and have seen people exchange them and walk away. I agree with Troy. Just keep it. How much are you wanting for it anyways?

01-16-2007, 08:24 PM	#5
Spikestrip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern "10 Day Wait" California Posts: 122	Just checking out of general curiosity. We've bonded, and I'd never get rid of her unless she really gets me upset, like blowing up with some strange, Mongolian 215 grain handloaded ammo...