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Old 11-02-2009, 06:39 AM   #1
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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.
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Old 11-03-2009, 01:31 AM   #2
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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.
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Old 11-03-2009, 02:22 AM   #3
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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...
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Old 11-04-2009, 07:04 AM   #4
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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...
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That makes sense. Thanks.
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Old 11-04-2009, 09:41 AM   #5
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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.
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I can't see the barrel plug not being allowed... Saw an inch off of the barrel, and you have a working firearm.
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Old 11-19-2009, 10:54 AM   #7
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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.
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