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Ive never considered a pistol but this was from a friend who had sent a letter to BATF:
This refers to your letter of xxxxxxxxxx, in which you inquire about the legality of manufacturing a handgun which utilizes a rifle type receiver. 26 U.S.C. Chapter 53 # 5845(a)(4), the National Firearms Act (NFA), defines the term "firearm" to include a weapon made from a rifle if such weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches or a barrel or barrels of less than 16 inches in length. Utilizing the receiver of an existing rifle for the purposes of manufacturing a handgun would constitute the making of a firearm as defined above. Individuals desiring to make such a firearm must first submit an ATF Form 1, Application To Make And Register a Firearm and pay the applicable $200 making tax. If an individual were to obtain a rifle type receiver that had not previously been utilized in the assembly of a rifle, a handgun could be made and not be subject to the provisions of the NFA. Verification must be obtained from the manufacturer of the receiver to establish its authenticity. We trust the foregoing has been responsive to your inquiry. If we may be of any further assistance, please contact us. Sincerely your, (signed) ![]() Chief, Firearms Technology Branch ------------------------------------------- and there's this letter I've seen: ------------------------------------------- So, from this Im assuming if the lower was registered originally as a Rifle, then Form 1 and $$$ is required to have it re-registered as a pistol lower. Does it require engraving on the lower to show as a pistol or ?? However, if you originally purchased the lower as a Pistol lower, then a Form 1 is Not required. Is that correct? I might have to check into building one. cool looking pistol!
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Ron #CBOB0604 Proud Member: "Team Ranstad" Last edited by Roverron; 07-29-2013 at 03:30 PM. |