The government should have no say in our own private affairs, and what we do with our bodies and out private property as long as we don’t hurt anyone God dang it. The system is so broken.

I learned this law at 18, a friend shoved an add for 1895 Brazilian Mausers in 7mm, said you need one. One check n copy of my DL later, a Mauser rifle was delivered.

Sucks that our Rossi Model 92 clones aren’t considered antique yet. Mine’s in 357 Magnum/.38 Special, yours in 44, and it’s all based on ammo production and availability rather than design patent. Uncle Sam’s mad complicated and open to so many interpretations, none of which are ever in our favor. So unnecessarily confusing too.

Yep. My Martini Henry rifle happily was an antique under both laws, then some folks began offering newly made ammunition in caliber .577-450. Sigh. But then my Colt Single Action Army, Model of 1873, made in 1880 in caliber .45 Colt has always had that problem..

Good explanation. I'm still confused. These days, most ammo is foreign made. No cartridge is readily available from US manufacturers.

The key (unconditional) CGA 1968 seems to be "(16)The term “antique firearm” means- (A)any firearm (including any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system) manufactured in or before 1898; or" So if its made on or before 12-31-1898 it is an Antique. I will add that the ATF allows for some weapons that the date of mfg is in question to be assumed pre 1899 but not all.. 1886 Label comes to mind as some MAY have been made during the great war but 2.3 million existed before 1898 mine is an 1886/93/R35 The replica issue is where things go wonky.. (B)any replica of any firearm described in subparagraph (A) if such replica- (i)is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition, or (ii)uses rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition which is no longer manufactured in the United States and which is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade; or (C)any muzzle loading rifle, muzzle loading shotgun, or muzzle loading pistol, which is designed to use black powder, or a black powder substitute, and which cannot use fixed ammunition. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “antique firearm” shall not include any weapon which incorporates a firearm frame or receiver, any firearm which is converted into a muzzle loading weapon, or any muzzle loading weapon which can be readily converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock, or any combination thereof. Note with care the list "readily converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock, or any combination thereof." This list does not include cylinders thus the .45 colt cyl. for STEEL B.P. Revolvers

This is very true with flintlocks they have a reputation for having a very long delay they don’t if you do it right

Good explanation. I had to research this when considering an 1873 trapdoor rifle.

I have a 1860 Navy arms Henry rifle. It is .44-40 caliber and I reload them and shoot with BP. The ammo is difficult to find but is out there.

You rock at explaining things! Thank you!

So are we saying there is rpgs that are technically antiques

Oh hell yeah, my most favorite channel just posted a new video!

In Canada, land of no handguns allowed, antique firearms are readily available, but are so overpriced it's insane. And you don't need a license to own one or use it, if you can at an approved range that is. Ammo for these antiques is easy to come by, however it's very pricy and not always worth it.

Do you think replica cap and ball revolvers could be considered firearms because they’re readily convertible (or whatever terminology was used) to fire cartridges? From what I remember the law says readily convertible means by changing the barrel, but basically every replica revolver you can buy has a plug and play conversion cylinder available. Most states that require a CCW have laws against carrying antique firearms or purchasing ammunition, but if a prohibited/unlicensed person was carrying even a non converted replica antique revolver it wouldn’t be a far stretch to consider that a firearm and in the process have cap and ball replicas be subject to the GCA. Quite a few people on KZfaq are more or less encouraging felons to carry antique revolvers, and I have a feeling that is going to put the kibosh on this whole antique firearms thing one of these days

that revolver is more like a revolver from Ming Dynasty

So, as I understand what you've said, if my Swedish rolling block, chambered in 8x58R Danish, were a replica it would still be an "antique" because factory ammo is practically non-existent (I think Buffalo Arms makes a limited quantity, an no one else). Is that correct?

I have 2 old pistols, that appear to be pre 1898 and use black powder cartridges. I am waiting on an age estimate for an Iver Johnson, 5 shot, last Patent date of Aug 25, 96. The other is a H&R 2nd model 2nd variation (Oct 4th 1887) 6 shot, 32 cal S&W, that I've been told was made in 1890-1892. I would like to gift them to a family member who lives in another state. In your opinion, does the transfer need to go through an FFL dealer?

Alright now kidding how is that Rossi?

So, the safest way to own firearms is to buy replicas of black powder arms. Gotcha. 👍👌

Who is making pre 1898 cartridges that you speak of, remember, pre 1898 will be black powder... and I can't name US cartridge manufactures making black powder ammo.......

Lol “golf” we get it you’re in the coast guard

it comes down to you can own it till you get caught with it and after yo get caught with it you can no longer own it

Is this video a deepfake? There's something that looks weird about it.

As a FELON for alcohol DUI, I sold off my arsenal ,now I own another of PRE 99 that is much more effective and gratifying' and not as expansive as people believe. Just buy a good old Gun

You were manufactured before 1899

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You’re an antique