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John Sabato · 11-20-2001, 07:15 PM

I haven't used the Sarco Parts or even seen them but I think Tom Heller has the same parts for less money...

The most important thing I can tell you is that unless your Luger receiver falls into the same range as a genuine DWM 1915 Artillery Model, you will be creating a "FrankenAtillery" Model that can have all the artillery model parts attached to it EXCEPT the shoulder stock. The shoulder stock can only be LEGALLY attached to a genuine artillery model Luger.

Now if your current Luger was originally an artillery model that was re-worked, then you will be okay to "restore" it to it's original configuration... but it is not worth it to play games here because creation of what ATF calls a short-barreled-rifle (SBR) without paying the tax first ($200) is a felony that could cost you your right to own ANY gun...

A genuine Artillery model is one of the listed exceptions on the ATF Curio & Relic list and is not subject to the $200 tax. A reproduction of an Artillery Model has no such exception to the National Firearms Act of 1934 restrictions on short barreled rifles. Better safe than sorry ;>)

regards,

John Sabato

11-20-2001, 07:15 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Be careful... A word of caution on creating an artillery model repro I haven't used the Sarco Parts or even seen them but I think Tom Heller has the same parts for less money... The most important thing I can tell you is that unless your Luger receiver falls into the same range as a genuine DWM 1915 Artillery Model, you will be creating a "FrankenAtillery" Model that can have all the artillery model parts attached to it EXCEPT the shoulder stock. The shoulder stock can only be LEGALLY attached to a genuine artillery model Luger. Now if your current Luger was originally an artillery model that was re-worked, then you will be okay to "restore" it to it's original configuration... but it is not worth it to play games here because creation of what ATF calls a short-barreled-rifle (SBR) without paying the tax first ($200) is a felony that could cost you your right to own ANY gun... A genuine Artillery model is one of the listed exceptions on the ATF Curio & Relic list and is not subject to the $200 tax. A reproduction of an Artillery Model has no such exception to the National Firearms Act of 1934 restrictions on short barreled rifles. Better safe than sorry ;>) regards, John Sabato