[John Sabato]

I would never accept the verbal answer of a BATFE agent to be gospel... it is only what they believe to be correct. And if you had to appear in court over something you were "told" by an agent, the chances are they might "forget" what they told you if they find out that it conflicts with actual law or regulations.

If you want to stay on the right side of the law, always approach the BATFE in WRITING. ...and get a ruling in WRITING... then you at least have some form of evidence that you did try to do the right thing.

Regarding the statement that BATFE has ruled that the Luger's component that is the "firearm" is the UPPER and not the frame... please reference your statement...

I have never seen that assertion backed up with paper... in fact, just the opposite.

BTW, I AGREE with the assertion that that the upper is the "firearm"... I just have never seen the BATFE interpret it that way, so if you have a ruling letter, please share it.

Thanks...