Shoulder Stock Law ???

[Kyrie]

Hi ViggoG,


The law that defines pistols with an attached shoulder stock as â??short barreled riflesâ?�, and subject to the $200 tax and registration, is the National Firearms Act. I can send you a copy, or you should be able to find a copy at ATFâ??s site:


http://www.atf.treas.gov/


Over the years ATF has ruled that a few pistols are â??Curio & Relicsâ?�, that these pistols are unlikely to be used in a crime, and are exempt from the NFA short barreled rifle restriction if equipped with an original shoulder stock. These pistols include some Luger variations - specifically the Artillery and Navy variations and some other specific variations. This list of pistols can be found in the ATF list of C&R firearms (also available at the ATF URL, or I can send you a copy).


Additionally, ATF has ruled a few of these pistols are legal with reproduction shoulder stocks if those shoulder stocks â??either duplicate or closely approximate the dimensions and configuration of the original stocksâ?�. This was done by administrative ruling rather than statute, and has been confirmed by ATF letter - I can supply a copy of the ATF letter that deals specifically with Lugers.


I hope this helps, and please let me know if youâ??d like me to supply the documents rather than digging them up yourself at the ATF site.


Best regards,


Kyrie