Selling antique C96 -logistics

conehammer · 10-20-2009, 12:30 AM

I've kicked around the idea if selling one of my Conehammers. Various reasons but not germane to the question at hand.

The question is have any of you folks who are not any level FFL
had any difficulties in selling an antique Broomhandle? Cones and many transitional large rings even though officially classified as antiques by the ATF worry me somewhat. Some overzealous bureaucrat not understanding the subtleties of the type might just cause grief. I thought about listing the piece with the caveat of only shipping to an FFL. What say you?

Please don't misconstrue this as a feeler for a sale. I'm looking for opinions.

To satisfy the curious the piece I'm considering selling is a mid 3k serial with about 75-80+% original blue - freckled and little straw. All parts match except the hammer Some of the nitre blued parts remain spectacular as in the case of the extractor.
The grips are very good with only a ding on the left lower grip. The bore is virtually gone and has a slight ring just forward of the chamber mostly visible on the right but one must look very closely. Some clever metal rolling on a mandrel and a reline and someone would have a great period piece. The function of the action is velvety smooth like all Conehammers.

Thanks for reading.

Jerry

alanint · 10-20-2009, 03:43 AM

If you ship only to an FFL you have covered all the requirements ATF wants, unless there is some freaky area where an antique Conehammer is a prohibited weapon!

Navy · 10-20-2009, 09:39 AM

Sell and ship by US Postal Service registered mail insured for full value.

Tom A

fg42 · 10-22-2009, 09:43 PM

Only FFL holders can send pistols through the Mail. All others must use "common carriers"
But most FFLs will handle shipping Pistols to other dealers for a fee $50.00 or less. The first call to your lawyer will cost far more than that after the PO inspectors finds that you have broken the Law. Bob Benson

alvin · 10-22-2009, 09:56 PM

Antique firearms can be sent via USPS without 01 FFL.

10-20-2009, 12:30 AM	#1
conehammer User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 116 Thanks: 1 Thanked 55 Times in 21 Posts	Selling antique C96 -logistics I've kicked around the idea if selling one of my Conehammers. Various reasons but not germane to the question at hand. The question is have any of you folks who are not any level FFL had any difficulties in selling an antique Broomhandle? Cones and many transitional large rings even though officially classified as antiques by the ATF worry me somewhat. Some overzealous bureaucrat not understanding the subtleties of the type might just cause grief. I thought about listing the piece with the caveat of only shipping to an FFL. What say you? Please don't misconstrue this as a feeler for a sale. I'm looking for opinions. To satisfy the curious the piece I'm considering selling is a mid 3k serial with about 75-80+% original blue - freckled and little straw. All parts match except the hammer Some of the nitre blued parts remain spectacular as in the case of the extractor. The grips are very good with only a ding on the left lower grip. The bore is virtually gone and has a slight ring just forward of the chamber mostly visible on the right but one must look very closely. Some clever metal rolling on a mandrel and a reline and someone would have a great period piece. The function of the action is velvety smooth like all Conehammers. Thanks for reading. Jerry Last edited by conehammer; 10-20-2009 at 12:31 AM. Reason: spelling as usual

10-20-2009, 03:43 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	If you ship only to an FFL you have covered all the requirements ATF wants, unless there is some freaky area where an antique Conehammer is a prohibited weapon!

10-20-2009, 09:39 AM	#3
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Sell and ship by US Postal Service registered mail insured for full value. Tom A

10-22-2009, 09:43 PM	#4
fg42 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Only FFL holders can send pistols through the Mail. All others must use "common carriers" But most FFLs will handle shipping Pistols to other dealers for a fee $50.00 or less. The first call to your lawyer will cost far more than that after the PO inspectors finds that you have broken the Law. Bob Benson

10-22-2009, 09:56 PM	#5
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Antique firearms can be sent via USPS without 01 FFL.