The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - M2 to M1 Carbine Conversion Makes it Legal?

mediatech13 · December 19, 2009, 05:06 PM

So, if I replace the trigger assembly and toss the M2 parts in the trash, I'm still breaking the law? Does the gun's serial number make it illegal? Specific parts? Yes, I have the opportunity to inherit it or walk away. I absolutely don't want any legal problems, but hate seeing a good firearm go to waste.

If the M2 parts are gone and there's no prior registration, how would anyone know it was a M2 conversion. Receiver says "M1 Carbine". It's been converted sometime during it's lifetime.

Thanks for the advice.

I looked for a way to delete this thread but couldn't figure it out so far.

December 19, 2009, 05:06 PM	#4
mediatech13 Junior Member Join Date: December 19, 2009 Posts: 3	So, if I replace the trigger assembly and toss the M2 parts in the trash, I'm still breaking the law? Does the gun's serial number make it illegal? Specific parts? Yes, I have the opportunity to inherit it or walk away. I absolutely don't want any legal problems, but hate seeing a good firearm go to waste. If the M2 parts are gone and there's no prior registration, how would anyone know it was a M2 conversion. Receiver says "M1 Carbine". It's been converted sometime during it's lifetime. Thanks for the advice. I looked for a way to delete this thread but couldn't figure it out so far.