1919a4 Semi questions

[cpforeman]

Hi Everybody,

I recently completed restoration of a 1942 GPW, and have decided that I'd like to start collecting period-specific weapons. I've been out hunting with my girlfriend's father a few times, been to the range once or twice, taken a gun safety class, etc. I'm hoping some folks here can help me find out a little bit more about owning a m1919a4 in CA.

I purchased my parts kit approx. 1 year ago, and have yet to assemble it. I've been doing my due diligence by learning as much as I could about the weapon before I try to convert it to a semi-automatic. I finally feel like I'm ready to purchase the RSP, trigger, trigger spring, and sear, but I'm not entirely sure when the weapon needs to be registered.

I see folks selling 80% plates, but I feel like I'd be better off spending the little bit extra for a completed RSP. I know I need to purchase this through an FFL, but am not sure what is involved with registration. Is that something that is done at the time I purchase the plate, or is that something that is done once the receiver has been riveted together? What happens if I decide to go with the 80% RSP and finish machining it myself? When does that need to be registered?

I'd really like to do things the right way. I don't want to have any troubles with it - I'd just like to make sure I know all I need to know so I don't accidentally go down any wrong paths.

Any suggestions? Has anyone built a semi from a parts kit? Anyone near the Bay Area that wouldn't mind me asking a few questions from time to time?

Thanks all,
-Chris

[69Mach1]

A 100% finished right side plate must be DROS'ed at your FFL dealer before you can take it home after the 10 day waiting period. Allied Armament is a member of Calguns and can help you. They just had a group buy for finished RSP's. I'll see if I can find the link for you.

[69Mach1]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=130205

Here you go, but it looks like it's over though.

Here's a great resource for all things 1919A4

http://www.1919a4.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1

[AaronHorrocks]

If you're going through Allied Armament, be warned that I returned a defective "New" M2HB Stellite barrel back to them and have not seen a penny back of my $600. It's been over 8 months...

BTW, go to www.1919a4.com we'll answer all your questions there.

[CHS]

I'm not entirely sure when the weapon needs to be registered.

I see folks selling 80% plates, but I feel like I'd be better off spending the little bit extra for a completed RSP. I know I need to purchase this through an FFL, but am not sure what is involved with registration. Is that something that is done at the time I purchase the plate, or is that something that is done once the receiver has been riveted together? What happens if I decide to go with the 80% RSP and finish machining it myself? When does that need to be registered?

There is no registration for long guns. Period.

If you buy a 100% RSP, you do it through a dealer and you're done. Period.

THERE IS NO REGISTRATION.

This really needs to be a sticky.

[DRH]

Hi Everybody,

I recently completed restoration of a 1942 GPW, and have decided that I'd like to start collecting period-specific weapons. I've been out hunting with my girlfriend's father a few times, been to the range once or twice, taken a gun safety class, etc. I'm hoping some folks here can help me find out a little bit more about owning a m1919a4 in CA.

I purchased my parts kit approx. 1 year ago, and have yet to assemble it. I've been doing my due diligence by learning as much as I could about the weapon before I try to convert it to a semi-automatic. I finally feel like I'm ready to purchase the RSP, trigger, trigger spring, and sear, but I'm not entirely sure when the weapon needs to be registered.

I see folks selling 80% plates, but I feel like I'd be better off spending the little bit extra for a completed RSP. I know I need to purchase this through an FFL, but am not sure what is involved with registration. Is that something that is done at the time I purchase the plate, or is that something that is done once the receiver has been riveted together? What happens if I decide to go with the 80% RSP and finish machining it myself? When does that need to be registered?

I'd really like to do things the right way. I don't want to have any troubles with it - I'd just like to make sure I know all I need to know so I don't accidentally go down any wrong paths.

Any suggestions? Has anyone built a semi from a parts kit? Anyone near the Bay Area that wouldn't mind me asking a few questions from time to time?

Thanks all,
-Chris

Chris,

A 100% side plate would transfer to you the same as a long gun. No registration required. Not too may people are manufacturing 80% plates any longer, so the 100% plate will be easier to find (Halo, T&S, KMP). If you did go the 80% route you still would not be required to register the gun unless you wanted to use the voluntary firearm registration program with the DOJ. The only benefit to using this method is a LE check on the firearm will come back in your name and it may give you some legitimacy to someone examining your firearm. The reason for not using this method is registration leads to confiscation in many peoples opinion.

Currently in the legal section we have a So Cal enthusiast facing Zip gun charges for a homebuild 1919A4 but these charges are BS and are just designed to extort money out of the accused. Here is an approval letter from the DOJ on homebuilding a 1919A4. I would have a professional do the internals machining and just rivet the box together and refinish yourself.
Homebuilding letter:

Not AW Letter: