Purposefully buying a not operating rifle

[DentonandSasquatchShow]

Probably not the best title but here's what I'm asking.

Anyone know of a way to buy a lever action rifle that can't be fired. Reason being is I'd like to hang one over the fireplace. Thing is I don't want to buy a new one and make it non firing and I don't want one that actually fires because I have young kids in the house. Plus I hope I can find what I'm looking for a hell of a lot cheaper than throwing a real one up on the wall.

Any suggestions?

[tigerpan]

Airsoft version is cheap

[M60A1Rise]

Quick search first thing up.

https://www.amazon.com/Denix-Lever-Action-Repeating-Replica-Brass/dp/B001AN1SOS

[broadside]

just remove the firing pin

[SirRicky85]

Just Google gun replica

[deckhandmike]

A non working one might not be a help when your kids take it outside to play with it. I’d make sure it’s seriously mounted to the wall.

[Ol'Chap]

If you're looking for a prop, pethaps a friend in the movie industry might be of help.

[fal_762x51]

I purposefully buy non functioning ones to get them to work. You can buy nice cast resin displays for around $200.

[DentonandSasquatchShow]

Quick search first thing up.

https://www.amazon.com/Denix-Lever-A.../dp/B001AN1SOS

Says it they won't ship to CA.

[five.five-six]

Look around, there always seems to de-milled drill rifles available somewhere.


Why not hang an operable gun there? Seems like a grand place to keep a loaded gun at the ready.

[NapalmCheese]

Why not hang an operable gun there?

because

I don't want one that actually fires because I have young kids in the house.

OP, you're looking for a replica. https://www.westernstageprops.com/bl...fle-p/sg94.htm

[SkyHawk]

Quick search first thing up.

https://www.amazon.com/Denix-Lever-A.../dp/B001AN1SOS

Yes - the Denix is a good option but it looks like they cannot be shipped to CA because stupid CA

[Quiet]

For non-firing replicas/prop guns/blank firing only devices, CA imitation firearm laws apply...

Penal Code 16700
(a)(1) As used in this part, “imitation firearm” means any BB device, toy gun, replica of a firearm, or other device that is so substantially similar in coloration and overall appearance to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to perceive that the device is a firearm.
(b) As used in Section 20165, “imitation firearm” does not include any of the following:
(1) A nonfiring collector’s replica that is historically significant, and is offered for sale in conjunction with a wall plaque or presentation case.

Penal Code 20150
(a) Any person who changes, alters, removes, or obliterates any coloration or markings that are required by any applicable state or federal law or regulation, for any imitation firearm, or any device described in subdivision (b) of Section 16700, in a way that makes the imitation firearm or device look more like a firearm, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Penal Code 20165
(a) Any person who, for commercial purposes, purchases, sells, manufactures, ships, transports, distributes, or receives, by mail order or in any other manner, an imitation firearm, except as authorized by this section, is liable for a civil fine in an action brought by the city attorney or the district attorney of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation.
(b) The manufacture, purchase, sale, shipping, transport, distribution, or receipt, by mail or in any other manner, of an imitation firearm is authorized if the device is manufactured, purchased, sold, shipped, transported, distributed, or received for any of the following purposes:
(1) Solely for export in interstate or foreign commerce.
(2) Solely for lawful use in theatrical productions, including motion picture, television, and stage productions.
(3) For use in a certified or regulated sporting event or competition.
(4) For use in military or civil defense activities, or ceremonial activities.
(5) For public displays authorized by public or private schools.

Penal Code 20170
(a) No person may openly display or expose any imitation firearm in a public place.
(b) As used in this section, “public place” means an area open to the public and includes any of the following:
(1) A street.
(2) A sidewalk.
(3) A bridge.
(4) An alley.
(5) A plaza.
(6) A park.
(7) A driveway.
(8) A front yard.
(9) A parking lot.
(10) An automobile, whether moving or not.
(11) A building open to the general public, including one that serves food or drink, or provides entertainment.
(12) A doorway or entrance to a building or dwelling.
(13) A public school.
(14) A public or private college or university.

Penal Code 20175
Section 20170 does not apply in any of the following circumstances:
(a) The imitation firearm is packaged or concealed so that it is not subject to public viewing.
(b) The imitation firearm is displayed or exposed in the course of commerce, including a commercial film or video production, or for service, repair, or restoration of the imitation firearm.
(c) The imitation firearm is used in a theatrical production, a motion picture, video, television, or stage production.
(d) The imitation firearm is used in conjunction with a certified or regulated sporting event or competition.
(e) The imitation firearm is used in conjunction with lawful hunting, or a lawful pest control activity.
(f) The imitation firearm is used or possessed at a certified or regulated public or private shooting range.
(g) The imitation firearm is used at a fair, exhibition, exposition, or other similar activity for which a permit has been obtained from a local or state government.
(h) The imitation firearm is used in a military, civil defense, or civic activity, including a flag ceremony, color guard, parade, award presentation, historical reenactment, or memorial.
(i) The imitation firearm is used for a public display authorized by a public or private school or a display that is part of a museum collection.
(j) The imitation firearm is used in a parade, ceremony, or other similar activity for which a permit has been obtained from a local or state government.
(k) The imitation firearm is displayed on a wall plaque or in a presentation case.
(l) The imitation firearm is used in an area where the discharge of a firearm is lawful.
(m) The entire exterior surface of the imitation firearm is white, bright red, bright orange, bright yellow, bright green, bright blue, bright pink, or bright purple, either singly or as the predominant color in combination with other colors in any pattern, or the entire device is constructed of transparent or translucent material that permits unmistakable observation of the device’s complete contents. Merely having an orange tip as provided in federal law and regulations does not satisfy this requirement. The entire surface must be colored or transparent or translucent.

[Epaphroditus]

In CA even fake guns are heavily infringed upon. Just mount real rifle with a lock. You'll be glad you have another functional piece some day.

[Elgatodeacero]

You should consider a muzzleloader for hanging on the wall, very safe, and not hard to find an old used one.