Estate Sales and NFA Firearms/Destructive Devices

Maus · March 14, 2011, 09:28 PM

I'm planning on cruising some estate sales next weekend and was wondering, does anyone know how I would purchase an NFA firearm or destructive device if I came across one at a good price? Would they have the paperwork ready to fill out or would I just buy it and fill the paperwork out at a police station afterwards? I don't really expect to find anything, but I figure it can't hurt to know ahead of time, just in case.

rwilson452 · March 14, 2011, 10:31 PM

It's a long process that goes via the Local LEO and the BATFE. The tax stamp from the BATFE is an extra $200.

You cannot take possession until you get that back from the BATFE. (aka the ATF)

Maus · March 14, 2011, 11:22 PM

So I would have to have the seller hold the item for me until I filled out the paperwork and paid the stamp? Thanks!

rwilson452 · March 15, 2011, 02:09 PM

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So I would have to have the seller hold the item for me until I filled out the paperwork and paid the stamp? Thanks!

usually the executor of the estate will place the item with a NFA dealer and they will hold it until the paper drill is complete.

add: the dealer will charge a fee for this.

Maus · March 15, 2011, 06:05 PM

Alright. I figure if I do find something it will probably be fairly cheap unless the executor is gun-savvy or did their research, and worth attached fees.

March 14, 2011, 09:28 PM	#1
Maus Member Join Date: March 3, 2011 Posts: 17	Estate Sales and NFA Firearms/Destructive Devices I'm planning on cruising some estate sales next weekend and was wondering, does anyone know how I would purchase an NFA firearm or destructive device if I came across one at a good price? Would they have the paperwork ready to fill out or would I just buy it and fill the paperwork out at a police station afterwards? I don't really expect to find anything, but I figure it can't hurt to know ahead of time, just in case.

March 14, 2011, 10:31 PM	#2
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	It's a long process that goes via the Local LEO and the BATFE. The tax stamp from the BATFE is an extra $200. You cannot take possession until you get that back from the BATFE. (aka the ATF) __________________ USNRET '61-'81

March 14, 2011, 11:22 PM	#3
Maus Member Join Date: March 3, 2011 Posts: 17	So I would have to have the seller hold the item for me until I filled out the paperwork and paid the stamp? Thanks!

March 15, 2011, 06:05 PM	#5
Maus Member Join Date: March 3, 2011 Posts: 17	Alright. I figure if I do find something it will probably be fairly cheap unless the executor is gun-savvy or did their research, and worth attached fees.