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it's simply because they're antiques that are classified as Curio and Relic firearms and are therefore exempt from the NFA short barrel rifle rules.
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I need to point out that the current BATF "interpretation" requires that Curio & Relic pistol to use an original stock. For decades the rule was no stocked pistols, period! (other than as registered short barrel rifles), then they said C&R pistols with stocks were ok. And we went "yay!"
Then, later they changed their minds yet again, and said C&R pistol with stock ok ONLY if stock is original mfg. Meaning period construction current with the C&R pistol. Not a reproduction. Trouble is, with most if not all the "period" stocks, there are no serial numbers, and often no markings of any kind, so, 'prove" its original? how?
Had a Broomhandle Mauser. legal pistol. Couldn't have the stock/holster, owning both without registration would have been a crime. Then they changed the rules. Now, its ok, NFA registration no longer required. Got a nice stock/holster. Probably (almost certainly a repro) but all good.
THEN they changed their minds, AGAIN, and since there's no way to tell, FOR CERTAIN that the stock was made in the 20s and not the 70s guess what? get rid of the stock, or register the combo as an SBR (again!)
I got rid of the stock. And its a moot point now, as the pistol has been passed on to another collector. Still the lesson is clear. They CAN and DO change what is, and isn't legal.
This is where I find amusement with all the people giggling and dancing about how their "pistol braces" are legal and not "stocks". Today they are.
Tomorrow?? who knows? Not even the ATF...
Enjoy them while you can, guys, it may not (and probably won't) last...