Is a WWII German G43 rifle considered a curio & relic?

Military Warehouse · 05-27-2005, 03:52 PM

Can anyone tell me if the G43 rifle WWII 8mm is legally considered a curio and relic? Is it considered an assault weapon?

Edward Tinker · 05-27-2005, 05:27 PM

well, its over 50 years, so the answer should be yes. It is not listed individually on the ATF listing for C&R, but the G43 is semi-auto right?

In-country it would be C&R, "assault weapons" depends on where you live...

Ed

Doug G. · 05-27-2005, 10:56 PM

As Ed said yes to C&R. But I do not think it would fall under the classification of an assault rifle. According to the old ban you had to have a detachable mag, plus a flash hider and bayonet lug. Now it does not have a flash hider and I don't think there is a lug. Basically it would be rated the same as a Mini 14.

minigun · 05-30-2005, 10:48 PM

AND...it doesn't have the pistol grip. Should be safe on the assault weapon classification.

05-27-2005, 03:52 PM	#1
Military Warehouse New User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge, Minnesota Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is a WWII German G43 rifle considered a curio & relic? Can anyone tell me if the G43 rifle WWII 8mm is legally considered a curio and relic? Is it considered an assault weapon? __________________ John W. Krueger www.ww2relics.com

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	well, its over 50 years, so the answer should be yes. It is not listed individually on the ATF listing for C&R, but the G43 is semi-auto right? In-country it would be C&R, "assault weapons" depends on where you live... Ed

05-27-2005, 10:56 PM	#3
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	As Ed said yes to C&R. But I do not think it would fall under the classification of an assault rifle. According to the old ban you had to have a detachable mag, plus a flash hider and bayonet lug. Now it does not have a flash hider and I don't think there is a lug. Basically it would be rated the same as a Mini 14.

05-30-2005, 10:48 PM	#4
minigun User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 424 Thanks: 15 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	AND...it doesn't have the pistol grip. Should be safe on the assault weapon classification.