Question about log book

sfwusc · April 10, 2015, 10:31 AM

I hope this is the right forum.

I got an SKS from Royal Tiger Imports. I need to know if I list them as the importer/manufacturer in the log book? I think they are --- based on the stamp on the barrel, but it is hard to tell.

noelf2 · April 10, 2015, 12:58 PM

It's not that big a deal. If that's stamped on it, enter it in the bound book. If it's not correct, it's no big deal. You logged it the best you could, and nobody will give you grief over it.

emcon5 · April 10, 2015, 02:36 PM

The format listed in the "ATF Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide, 2005" which was in the packet of crap you got when you first were licensed says "Manufacturer and/or importer", so if you know both, put both.

For example, I have a Mosin Nagant, I know from the markings where it was made, and I know from the import stamp the importer. I entered it in my book as

Quote:

Tula Arms Plant,
Imported by IO Inc.

My "Bound Book" is actually a 3-ring binder, and I have tabs in the back with a section for each entry with all the supporting info.

James K · April 10, 2015, 04:28 PM

The purpose of the import stamp is to have a starting "trace point" for guns (mostly milsurp) where the manufacturer is unknown or will be unable to provide shipping info to a licensed dealer. The importer's records will provide that starting point for a forward trace.

So, the importer's name and address is the information BATFE wants; Tula sure can't tell them which American FFL dealer they shipped the gun to.

Jim

April 10, 2015, 10:31 AM	#1
sfwusc Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2013 Posts: 231	Question about log book I hope this is the right forum. I got an SKS from Royal Tiger Imports. I need to know if I list them as the importer/manufacturer in the log book? I think they are --- based on the stamp on the barrel, but it is hard to tell.

April 10, 2015, 12:58 PM	#2
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	It's not that big a deal. If that's stamped on it, enter it in the bound book. If it's not correct, it's no big deal. You logged it the best you could, and nobody will give you grief over it. __________________ Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.

April 10, 2015, 04:28 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	The purpose of the import stamp is to have a starting "trace point" for guns (mostly milsurp) where the manufacturer is unknown or will be unable to provide shipping info to a licensed dealer. The importer's records will provide that starting point for a forward trace. So, the importer's name and address is the information BATFE wants; Tula sure can't tell them which American FFL dealer they shipped the gun to. Jim