[Rifle_Shaman]

If you had one of those pre ban 86 m-16s that are going for lots of $$. What would happen if the lower receiver is damaged? Id think with the ATF theyd just laugh and tell you tuff shit but can you get a new lower made with the same serial number an all maybe? Idk it just poped in my head and im wondering now lol

[medalguy]

Tough is right. You can't manufacture a new receiver legally at all. ever.

A damaged receiver can be taken to a qualified machinist and be repaired PROVIDED the registered owner is present at all times and never relinquishes control of the weapon. Or, it coule be transferred to a SOT license holder and repaired, then transferred back again but that would require two paid transfers, and all the paperwork to transfer it back to you again.

[ZombieHunter]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Rifle_Shaman

If you had one of those pre ban 86 m-16s that are going for lots of $$. What would happen if the lower receiver is damaged? Id think with the ATF theyd just laugh and tell you tuff shit but can you get a new lower made with the same serial number an all maybe? Idk it just poped in my head and im wondering now lol

If I were willing to spend all the time and money on a pre-86 weapon such as an M16, I would probably also invest in a TIG welder and some lessons. It's probably cheaper, in the long run.

[medalguy]

That's one reason those of us with these weapons are VERY careful what we shoot in them. They are absolutely irreplaceable.

[Mooseman684]

Quote:       Originally Posted by medalguy

Tough is right. You can't manufacture a new receiver legally at all. ever. A damaged receiver can be taken to a qualified machinist and be repaired PROVIDED the registered owner is present at all times and never relinquishes control of the weapon. Or, it coule be transferred to a SOT license holder and repaired, then transferred back again but that would require two paid transfers, and all the paperwork to transfer it back to you again.

Actually, this is NOT all true...
He can remain present at an unlicensed Machne shop and have work done , but most will not work on weapons and are NOT Gunsmiths.
A Registered Machine gun can be legally repaired By any licensed FFL Gunsmith (01 /02) without the owner present , but the Gunsmith needs to have a copy of the Tax stamped Owners registration on hand in case of BATFE inspection. There is NO need for any Transfer.
He logs it in and out of his Bound books just like any other weapon and returns it Directly to the owner. If the receiver is "damaged beyond repair" then , the BATFE would need to be contacted for a ruling on getting it replaced with a Same Serial Numbered Receiver which may or may not be allowed by law...and is a grey area in the regs.
Rich