C&R Question

[condor]

This is just a technical question on a C&R mauser rifle. If the rifle has been customized by a smith, and stamped as such, i.e. Mfg by XXXXX, does the custom still qualify as a C&R?? The serial no. would still be the original, and not stamped with some sort of new one... The original manufacturing date would still be engraved on the top of the receiver. Any thoughts??

[Baboosh]

[condor]

I think the key word in this thing is ATF and 'importation', with the allowance of some modifications it can still be considered a legal C&R per 85-10. It just can't be customized and then imported..

So I can assume that according to 27 CFR 487.11 once it's in the US it can be customized and retain the C&R classification, and the receiver does come into play. Not like the 85-10 statement that says the receiver has no bearing on a C&R qualification.

So going back to my original question, since a C&R Mauser was customized after importation, would the customizing change the status of the rifle??

It looks like a yes or no answer. It just depends on who you talk to..??

Just to make things clear I have all my firearms, C&R or not, shipped to a LOCAL FFL1, and do the registration there even though I have a FFL3/COE. For the few extra bucks it's peace of mind...