remington 597

trixtunts · October 14, 2004, 11:43 PM

does anybody know how to convert a remington 597 to fully automatic? i am halfway there, but i cant keep the hammer from following the action. i need to find out a way to keep the hammer down until the action is foward enough to let the hammer strike the firing pin.

C_Yeager · October 15, 2004, 02:57 AM

Never thought i would get an "IBTL" at thefiringline.

Try not to kill yourself before you get a chance to go to prison.

4 Wheel Drive · October 15, 2004, 06:23 AM

Try contacting the BATF-they might be able to help you.

Johnny Guest · October 15, 2004, 02:04 PM

trixtunts - -

It is against TFL board policy to advocate or assist in any violation of local, state, or federal law. There may be a certain amount of discussion concerning, "WOULD it be legal to . . ." or, "How could I go about legally doing such-and-such?"

Under the current law and BATFE regulations, a private individual can not legally make a machine gun for personal use. From what you write, "i am halfway there . . .," you are already involved in the attempt. I don't know if you have progressed far enough to constitute a violation of federal law.

I feel obligated to warn you to proceed no farther in your efforts. If possible, you should restore the rifle to original condition. You should destroy any parts you have modified in your attempt to manufacture a machine gun.

I think we would be rather naïve to think that firearms interest boards would NOT come under at least some observation by various federal agencies. I am also confident they have the means to trace the location of any computer used to post on this or other boards. In short, IF your question is serious, you are in a fair way to getting yourself into a lot of legal trouble.

If, on the other hand, you are someone's snitch, trying to "work off a case" by entraping others into illegal acts, this is a really clumsy and crude way to do it. A third possibility which comes to mind: If you are some kind of over-eager cop or federal agent trollling for extra credit - - Shame on you.

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Johnny Guest · October 15, 2004, 03:01 PM

There's probably nothing to be gained by leaving this thread open.

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October 14, 2004, 11:43 PM	#1
trixtunts Registration in progress Join Date: October 14, 2004 Posts: 1	remington 597 does anybody know how to convert a remington 597 to fully automatic? i am halfway there, but i cant keep the hammer from following the action. i need to find out a way to keep the hammer down until the action is foward enough to let the hammer strike the firing pin.

October 15, 2004, 02:04 PM	#4
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	This one is WAY out of bounds trixtunts - - It is against TFL board policy to advocate or assist in any violation of local, state, or federal law. There may be a certain amount of discussion concerning, "WOULD it be legal to . . ." or, "How could I go about legally doing such-and-such?" Under the current law and BATFE regulations, a private individual can not legally make a machine gun for personal use. From what you write, "i am halfway there . . .," you are already involved in the attempt. I don't know if you have progressed far enough to constitute a violation of federal law. I feel obligated to warn you to proceed no farther in your efforts. If possible, you should restore the rifle to original condition. You should destroy any parts you have modified in your attempt to manufacture a machine gun. I think we would be rather naïve to think that firearms interest boards would NOT come under at least some observation by various federal agencies. I am also confident they have the means to trace the location of any computer used to post on this or other boards. In short, IF your question is serious, you are in a fair way to getting yourself into a lot of legal trouble. If, on the other hand, you are someone's snitch, trying to "work off a case" by entraping others into illegal acts, this is a really clumsy and crude way to do it. A third possibility which comes to mind: If you are some kind of over-eager cop or federal agent trollling for extra credit - - Shame on you. Johnny Guest Full Auto Forum Moderator The Firing Line

October 15, 2004, 02:57 AM	#2
C_Yeager Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Posts: 90	Never thought i would get an "IBTL" at thefiringline. Try not to kill yourself before you get a chance to go to prison.

October 15, 2004, 06:23 AM	#3
4 Wheel Drive Member Join Date: August 12, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 56	Try contacting the BATF-they might be able to help you.

October 15, 2004, 03:01 PM	#5
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	There's probably nothing to be gained by leaving this thread open. CLOSED Any other communication on this matter, please PM or e-mail me. Johnny Guest