c&r license?

[444ttd]

i've been thinking about getting a c&r license. i like old rifles, preferably the 91 - 98 mausers, but i'll take the swedes, springfield armory, mannlicher and whatever else. my complaint is the fees that the ffl charges. the fee is $20-50 per rifle(1898 and up). i found a guy that has the ffl and he charges $20 per rifle. i could do the c&r for $30 for 3 years, instead of $20 per rifle.

i know i'll have to get a book to record the rifles i buy. https://smile.amazon.com/BookFactory...s%2C160&sr=8-3

one question that i have is this........

i have a 98 mauser that was built in 1944. it has an original barrel but it was d&t to put on a redfield aperture sight. its stock is not the original, but its a fajen or bishop stock. the rifle serial numbers are all the same. i paid $20 to the ffl dealer (also i paid $120 for the rifle). is it a c&r license rifle?

[pietro]

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Quote: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/curios-relics

Firearms automatically attain C&R status when they are 50 years old. Any firearm that is at least 50 years old, and in its original configuration, would qualify as a C&R firearm. It is not necessary for such firearms to be listed in ATF's C&R list. Therefore, ATF does not generally list firearms in the C&R publication by virtue of their age. However, if you wish for a classification of your particular firearm under categories 1 or 2 above and wish your item to be listed, you may submit the weapon to the Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division (FATD) for a formal classification.


Since your rifle is not in it's original configuration, IMO it won't qualify for C&R status - but, respectfully, it's also IMO that you should contact BATF directly about a mistake that could cost you dearly, and not rely on internet interpretations of Federal Law.


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[wv109323]

I have seen people sell similar rifles using C&R license. The law is grey when a firearm crosses the line.