1886 Winchester Line Throwing Gun

Ron Smith · 08-07-2006, 07:42 AM

Ron is correct in a certain respect. If the gun is , in their view, a class III weapon. Then they are basicly ordering you to violate a load of federal laws by telling you to mail it to them.

If it were a "legal" firearm, ie; a rifle with at least a 16" barrel, or shotgun with at least an 18" barrel. Then it is legal for a non-licensed person to ship it to a Federally Licensed recipient though the mail. If it is indeed considered a Class III, you cannot legally ship it to anyone through any carrier.

All things considered, I believe Ron is correct in that it is a Curio or Relic. I would continue to persue this discreetly through the proper channels, if you wish.

Or, since it is a smooth bore, it cannot be considered a rifle, and technically cannot be termed a shotgun. In fact, I would be temped just to let the whole thing ride, and not bring attention to it.

Just hang it on the wall and forget about it.

After dealing with these types of "Gov't Officials" for 32 years. I have found that they usually scratch their butt, smell their finger and say,... "Gee, I'm not sure. I'll get back to you."

Just my opinion...

Ron

08-07-2006, 07:42 AM	#1
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Ron is correct in a certain respect. If the gun is , in their view, a class III weapon. Then they are basicly ordering you to violate a load of federal laws by telling you to mail it to them. If it were a "legal" firearm, ie; a rifle with at least a 16" barrel, or shotgun with at least an 18" barrel. Then it is legal for a non-licensed person to ship it to a Federally Licensed recipient though the mail. If it is indeed considered a Class III, you cannot legally ship it to anyone through any carrier. All things considered, I believe Ron is correct in that it is a Curio or Relic. I would continue to persue this discreetly through the proper channels, if you wish. Or, since it is a smooth bore, it cannot be considered a rifle, and technically cannot be termed a shotgun. In fact, I would be temped just to let the whole thing ride, and not bring attention to it. Just hang it on the wall and forget about it. After dealing with these types of "Gov't Officials" for 32 years. I have found that they usually scratch their butt, smell their finger and say,... "Gee, I'm not sure. I'll get back to you." Just my opinion... Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...