Rimfire rifle specifications

[Rob Roy]

Where do I find an official document stating overall and barrel length? As far as I know, the OAL is 26" and barrel is supposed to be at least 16". Where do these numbers come from?

[Fjold]

Federal law

Title18, U.S. Code, Sections 921-929)


8) The term "short-barreled rifle" means a rifle having one or more barrels less than sixteen inches in length and any weapon made from a rifle (whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise) if such weapon, as modified, has an overall length of less than twenty-six inches.

[Rob Roy]

Federal law

Title18, U.S. Code, Sections 921-929)


8) The term "short-barreled rifle" means a rifle having one or more barrels less than sixteen inches in length and any weapon made from a rifle (whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise) if such weapon, as modified, has an overall length of less than twenty-six inches.

Thanks!