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tobnpr · July 26, 2012, 01:58 PM

44 Amp explained it well.

Once a firearm is OFFICIALLY de-milled, it's no longer a firearm. Hence the guys that take de-milled guns, and build them back into functional weapons, are making their own firearms. Perfectly legal.

I've also seen bolt actions- like a PH M85, non-serialized and incomplete. It's not a firearm. One could heat-treat it, complete it, and build their own firearm using it.

I do find it interesting that anyone that can legally own a gun, can build one for himself. Fascinating hobby for those with the machinery and the knowledge.

July 26, 2012, 01:58 PM	#12
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	44 Amp explained it well. Once a firearm is OFFICIALLY de-milled, it's no longer a firearm. Hence the guys that take de-milled guns, and build them back into functional weapons, are making their own firearms. Perfectly legal. I've also seen bolt actions- like a PH M85, non-serialized and incomplete. It's not a firearm. One could heat-treat it, complete it, and build their own firearm using it. I do find it interesting that anyone that can legally own a gun, can build one for himself. Fascinating hobby for those with the machinery and the knowledge.