Does an Antique Revolver Need FFL Transfer?

[cal2012]

I have an Antique Revolver for Sale and I am getting conflicting stories whether it needs to go through an FFL Dealer in Ca. or not. It is an 1877 Colt Thunderer approximate manufacturer date 1892. And the ammo is Not readily available. Some say that classifies it as an antique but I have one Private Message saying that rule of cash and carry only applies to long arms and not revolvers. Can anyone help clarify?


I'm not asking for legal advice just opinions

[Laythor]

redacted due to my limited understanding of CA gun laws

[-hanko]

I have an Antique Revolver for Sale and I am getting conflicting stories whether it needs to go through an FFL Dealer in Ca. or not. It is an 1877 Colt Thunderer approximate manufacturer date 1892. And the ammo is Not readily available. Some say that classifies it as an antique but I have one Private Message saying that rule of cash and carry only applies to long arms and not revolvers. Can anyone help clarify?


I'm not asking for legal advice just opinions

It's cash and carry IF the weapon is C&R and a long arm. C&R pistols require a licensee for transfer IF you did not purchase the gun in person out of state.

None of which is germane in your case...the weapon is an antique, not a C&R.

-hanko

[cal2012]

Okay, so from my understanding, only c&R Long guns are cash and carry. and all guns including revolvers that are classified as "Antique" are cash and carry. Is this correct? Mine is considered an "Antique" so there should be no need for paperwork. Is that correct?

the law from DOJ
Firearm sales must be conducted through a fully licensed California firearms dealer. Failure to do so is a violation of California law. The buyer (and seller, in the event that the; buyer is denied), must meet the normal firearm purchase and delivery requirements. "Antique firearms," as defined in Section 921(a)(16) of Title 18 of the United States Code, and curio or relic rifles/shotguns, defined in Section 178.11 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations that are over 50 years old, are exempt from this requirement.

I'm not asking for legal advice just opinions

[-hanko]

http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/Bu..._in_California

Uh, might want to check http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/Antique_Firearms

No ffl required, can't give to a "prohibited person", can't carry concealed absent an ltc.

hth

-hanko

[-hanko]

Okay, so from my understanding, only c&R Long guns are cash and carry. and all guns including revolvers that are classified as "Antique" are cash and carry. Is this correct? Mine is considered an "Antique" so there should be no need for paperwork. Is that correct?

the law from DOJ
Firearm sales must be conducted through a fully licensed California firearms dealer. Failure to do so is a violation of California law. The buyer (and seller, in the event that the; buyer is denied), must meet the normal firearm purchase and delivery requirements. "Antique firearms," as defined in Section 921(a)(16) of Title 18 of the United States Code, and curio or relic rifles/shotguns, defined in Section 178.11 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations that are over 50 years old, are exempt from this requirement.

I'm not asking for legal advice just opinions

Your understanding is correct...no need for paperwork.

Excellent cite. Mayby Laythor will correct his post.

Pics??

-hanko

[cal2012]

pics of revolver. http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=765489

[Laythor]

well i learn something new everyday

thanks Hanko!

[harmoniums]

I just found out unloaded open carry of an antique pistol is allowed :

Unloaded open carry

For a very special circumstance, the ban on unloaded open carry at PC 26350 exempts unloaded 'antique firearms' through PC 16520(d)(5).

I have a nice thunderer and also a lightning

[steamerjames]

The hardest part about these 1877 revolvers is getting ammo for them.38 long colt is out of production and so its 41 long colt. You can buy hollow base bullets and use in place of the now unobtainable heeled bullets. Good luck and have fun. Starline still makes 41 colt cases and 38 special can be trimmed and used cheap.