Dewat

Rambo · 11-02-2009, 06:39 AM

Deactivated war trophy's had to have a plug welded into the breach in order to be classified DEWAT. That is my understanding over the years. What about an old, double barrel shotgun that a person wants to display above their fireplace. If steel plugs were welded into the breech, thereby rendering the firearm unusable, would that be considered a non-firearm, as it cannot fire a projectile? The reason is a friend of mine wants to buy one from me but has a record that would prohibit the possesion of a firearm. He wants it for display over his fireplace.

Sarge · 11-03-2009, 01:31 AM

That one should be cleared with the court that had jurrisdiction on his conviction. The laws and the interpitation of them varries in different places.
Sarge

Mooseman684 · 11-03-2009, 02:22 AM

The receiver is Classified as the firearm so NO he cant even do that and be legal , because the barrels could be changed out and a working firearm made out of it...
Rich

Rambo · 11-04-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mooseman684

The receiver is Classified as the firearm so NO he cant even do that and be legal , because the barrels could be changed out and a working firearm made out of it...
Rich

That makes sense. Thanks.

pico · 11-04-2009, 09:41 AM

Tell him to buy an older blackpowder one from the mid 1800's. Those are not classified as a firearm by the BATFE. I think those would be legal to own by anyone... but don't quote me on it.

Whootsinator · 11-04-2009, 10:57 PM

I can't see the barrel plug not being allowed... Saw an inch off of the barrel, and you have a working firearm.

twtalbot · 11-19-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pico

Tell him to buy an older blackpowder one from the mid 1800's. Those are not classified as a firearm by the BATFE. I think those would be legal to own by anyone... but don't quote me on it.

...or even a muzzleloading replica-depending on the state. Federal law doesn't recognize or regulate as a firearm any gun that loads with loose powder, shot, and external priming.

11-02-2009, 06:39 AM	#1
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,319	Dewat Deactivated war trophy's had to have a plug welded into the breach in order to be classified DEWAT. That is my understanding over the years. What about an old, double barrel shotgun that a person wants to display above their fireplace. If steel plugs were welded into the breech, thereby rendering the firearm unusable, would that be considered a non-firearm, as it cannot fire a projectile? The reason is a friend of mine wants to buy one from me but has a record that would prohibit the possesion of a firearm. He wants it for display over his fireplace. __________________ I live to hunt and hunt to live.

11-03-2009, 01:31 AM	#2
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 390	That one should be cleared with the court that had jurrisdiction on his conviction. The laws and the interpitation of them varries in different places. Sarge __________________ Calling illegal aliens undocumented immigrants is like calling drug dealers unlicensed pharmacists!

11-03-2009, 02:22 AM	#3
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness. Unit 13 Posts: 11,305 Images: 2	The receiver is Classified as the firearm so NO he cant even do that and be legal , because the barrels could be changed out and a working firearm made out of it... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

11-04-2009, 09:41 AM	#5
pico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 202	Tell him to buy an older blackpowder one from the mid 1800's. Those are not classified as a firearm by the BATFE. I think those would be legal to own by anyone... but don't quote me on it.

11-04-2009, 10:57 PM	#6
Whootsinator Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 582	I can't see the barrel plug not being allowed... Saw an inch off of the barrel, and you have a working firearm.