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TruthTellers · January 29, 2018, 02:58 PM

That's a good resource, thanks.

"Even though this weapon may exhibit a barrel shorter than *16 or 18 inches*, it is subject to NFA regulations governing minimum dimensions because it employs a conventional ignition system and uses fixed ammunition that is readily available through ordinary channels of commercial trade. Consequently, this weapon would be classified as a “short-barreled *rifle or shotgun*” and therefore all NFA regulations.

Does this mean that if the ammunition that an antique firearm is chambered for is NOT readily available through ordinary channels of commercial trade, is it still considered antique if the barrel is shortened below NFA lengths?

January 29, 2018, 02:58 PM	#3
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,888	That's a good resource, thanks. "Even though this weapon may exhibit a barrel shorter than *16 or 18 inches, it is subject to NFA regulations governing minimum dimensions because it employs a conventional ignition system and uses fixed ammunition that is readily available through ordinary channels of commercial trade. Consequently, this weapon would be classified as a “short-barreled rifle or shotgun” and therefore all NFA regulations. Does this mean that if the ammunition that an antique firearm is chambered for is NOT readily available through ordinary channels of commercial trade, is it still considered antique if the barrel is shortened below NFA lengths? __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."*