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October 10, 2009, 08:10 PM | #1 |
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Question in GenDis on BHP with shoulder stock case...
A guy posted in General Discussion about some guns left to him and his sister. One of them is a BHP with a wooden case/shoulder stock.
It would be nice if someone could chime in and discuss any legal issues he needs to address as a result. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=379770
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October 10, 2009, 08:28 PM | #2 |
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Federally, there aren't any.
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October 10, 2009, 09:02 PM | #3 |
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Ok, this is something I've never researched very carefully. Why doesn't the gun constitute an SBR and require the NFA hoops since it comes with a shoulder stock? Is it because it's old enough to qualify as a curio/collectible? Or is it because it's an inheritance?
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It's exempted by the BATFE from the 1934NFA by name, specifically. That's the only reason.
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October 10, 2009, 09:13 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the explanation. Sounds like he's got a very nice collectible pistol to help him remember his dad.
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October 10, 2009, 09:16 PM | #6 |
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Indeed. Those Inglis BHPs are VERY accurate, too - absurdly so for a 9x19.
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Some (very few) Hi Powers are exempt from the NFA: From ATF Curios & Relics List http://www.atf.gov/firearms/curios/1...7/section3.pdf Quote:
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I'll post this to both threads. .
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Am I to understand that the slotted Browning Hi-Powers that were sold in the not too distant past as "Capitan" models when coupled with correct FN board stocks are, in fact, NOT legal per BATFE?
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October 12, 2009, 02:22 AM | #9 |
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Seriously, though - the description of "IN" the stock, it's a holster stock. It's the correct stock for the gun.
I really, really shouldn't keep calling any BHP with a stock an "Inglis", though. Good catch. Last edited by Johnny Guest; October 12, 2009 at 01:17 PM. Reason: Inappropriate language |
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The actual "Capitan" models (not all tangent sighted HP's are Capitans) imported by Browning and marked "Made in Belgium, Assembled in Portugal" did not have a stock slot. Most "T" & "C" series (mid '60's - mid '70's) also did not have a stock slot cut on their tangent sighted models. The tangent sighted FN Hi Powers w/ slot imported by Vector Arms w/ "Browning S.A." on the right side of the slide would not be legal without a SBR tax stamp. These are often seen with a large black, FN box instead of the small gray, Browning box. Quote:
Until the OP puts up a photo of the stock and additional pictures of the HP we won't know if he is in violation. .
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It looked "factory" to me in that the slot was perfect, and blued. Unfortunately, he went out and purchased a flat stock for it. Thanks for the info. I have been under a misconception about modern Hi-Powers all these years. |
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October 12, 2009, 10:29 AM | #12 |
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Gyvel,
Be very careful, this alleged "friend" is most likely commiting dastardly, evil acts of mayhem and violence with that stocked Hi Power. I'm pretty sure that a stocked Hi Power is used in more crimes than a stocked Mauser C96.
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October 12, 2009, 09:37 PM | #13 |
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Dogtown Tom, the friend is not alleged, he is real (as in: it's NOT me), but when I contacted him he told me he sold it about 6 months ago, so it's someone else's problem, apparently. I did, however, give him the "head's up" on what you told me (and what I read after thoroughly reviewing the C&R list), so I'm hoping he will contact the purchaser and let him know.
The worst thing I own is a Chinese contract Inglis with a Canadian holster stock, so I think I'm OK. (Well, I do have a an Austrian marked Mauser with matching Austrian marked stock, too, but I haven't perpetrated any acts of violent mayhem with it yet) I have other Class III stuff as well, and I don't take any stupid risks by having, shall we say, less than kosher things around; Not worth it. |
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