Stupid Artillery stock question...

thegundude · 02-04-2007, 06:06 PM

Is it legal to put a reproduction stock on an Artillery Luger?

There seems to be some debate on some of the other boards.

Stu · 02-04-2007, 06:45 PM

I believe that it's legal; last time I checked it was in the BATF list.

thegundude · 02-04-2007, 06:47 PM

I've searched through the BATFE site for an hour but couldn't find any specific information.

I'm pretty sure it's legal too since I've seen a hundred + repro rigs done up with original Lugers (Arty and Navy). Just looking for some confirmation and, perhaps, documentation.

stefanosg · 02-04-2007, 08:02 PM

I believe it is legal so long as the stock board is original or a reproduction of the original. Homemade modified versions are a no-no.

thegundude · 02-04-2007, 08:12 PM

Hmmm. I wonder why that is. The BATFE doesn't seem to know one thing from another. Odd lot, those government types...

Conny · 02-04-2007, 09:10 PM

Maybe I'm wrong but I think this answers your question.

"Our Firearms Classification Panel has examined your request and is their opinion that the above mentioned pistols equipped with currently made reproduction shoulder stocks which either duplicate or closely approximate the dimensions and configuration of the original stocks would also be primarily of interest to collectors and not likely be used as weapons. Therefore, any Luger or Browning Hi-Power pistol which would be removed from the purview of the NFA if equipped with an original shoulder stock, would also not be subject to the NFA is equipped with a reproduction shoulder stock which either duplicates or closely approximates the dimensions and configuration of the original stock."

http://www.empirearms.com/curios.htm

thegundude · 02-04-2007, 10:15 PM

PERFECT!!

Thanks a million Conny...

Conny · 02-04-2007, 10:42 PM

No problem Steve. If you look under "General Information" on this site, the full letter from BATF in relation to shoulder stocks is there.

Edward Tinker · 02-04-2007, 10:52 PM

Conny, good going!

Ed

Conny · 02-04-2007, 11:01 PM

Sometimes (not often), I do get things right.

thegundude · 02-04-2007, 11:05 PM

There's a General Information area of this site?

Huh. Ya learn sumthin' new everyday...

02-04-2007, 06:06 PM	#1
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Stupid Artillery stock question... Is it legal to put a reproduction stock on an Artillery Luger? There seems to be some debate on some of the other boards. __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

02-04-2007, 06:47 PM	#3
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	I've searched through the BATFE site for an hour but couldn't find any specific information. I'm pretty sure it's legal too since I've seen a hundred + repro rigs done up with original Lugers (Arty and Navy). Just looking for some confirmation and, perhaps, documentation. __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

02-04-2007, 08:02 PM	#4
stefanosg User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Central Florida Posts: 367 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	I believe it is legal so long as the stock board is original or a reproduction of the original. Homemade modified versions are a no-no. __________________ "When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty."

02-04-2007, 08:12 PM	#5
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Hmmm. I wonder why that is. The BATFE doesn't seem to know one thing from another. Odd lot, those government types... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

02-04-2007, 09:10 PM	#6
Conny User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Culpeper, Va. Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Maybe I'm wrong but I think this answers your question. "Our Firearms Classification Panel has examined your request and is their opinion that the above mentioned pistols equipped with currently made reproduction shoulder stocks which either duplicate or closely approximate the dimensions and configuration of the original stocks would also be primarily of interest to collectors and not likely be used as weapons. Therefore, any Luger or Browning Hi-Power pistol which would be removed from the purview of the NFA if equipped with an original shoulder stock, would also not be subject to the NFA is equipped with a reproduction shoulder stock which either duplicates or closely approximates the dimensions and configuration of the original stock." http://www.empirearms.com/curios.htm __________________ Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker

02-04-2007, 06:45 PM	#2
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	I believe that it's legal; last time I checked it was in the BATF list.

02-04-2007, 10:15 PM	#7
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	PERFECT!! Thanks a million Conny... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

02-04-2007, 10:42 PM	#8
Conny User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Culpeper, Va. Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	No problem Steve. If you look under "General Information" on this site, the full letter from BATF in relation to shoulder stocks is there. __________________ Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker

02-04-2007, 10:52 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,927 Thanks: 2,026 Thanked 4,525 Times in 2,090 Posts	Conny, good going! Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-04-2007, 11:01 PM	#10
Conny User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Culpeper, Va. Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Sometimes (not often), I do get things right. __________________ Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker

02-04-2007, 11:05 PM	#11
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	There's a General Information area of this site? Huh. Ya learn sumthin' new everyday... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve