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March 8, 2021, 11:18 PM | #1 |
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C & B cartridge conversions and the law
Would converting a cap and ball revolver to cartridges fall into the category of "firearm manufacture"? I live in Washington state and I'm thinking of converting my 1860 clone.
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March 9, 2021, 01:09 AM | #2 |
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Yes, it does. But it's perfectly legal under federal law for anyone (who is not a prohibited person) to manufacture a cartridge-loading firearm for his own use. Unless it's illegal under Washington State law, you can do it--legally.
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March 9, 2021, 02:18 AM | #3 |
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Yes, that falls under manufacturing. You can do it for yourself, but don't try to sell the work to someone else.
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