C&R Vs FFL Info
C&R Info:
A Stripped M1 Garand RECEIVER IS NOT a C&R item and MUST be transferred to a licensed FFL Dealer (Type 01/02/07/08).
The ATF website at http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/curios-relics.html#modifications states the following:
The definition for curio or relic (“C & R”) firearms found in 27 CFR § 478.11 does not specifically state that a firearm must be in its original condition to be classified as a C&R firearm. However, ATF Ruling 85-10, which discusses the importation of military C&R firearms, notes that they must be in original configuration and adds that a receiver is not a C&R item. Combining this ruling and the definition of C&R firearms, the Firearms Technology Branch (FTB) has concluded that a firearm must be in its original condition to be considered a C&R weapon.
It is also the opinion of FTB, however, that a minor change such as the addition of scope mounts, non-original sights, or sling swivels would not remove a firearm from its original condition. Moreover, we have determined that replacing particular firearms parts with new parts that are made to the original design would also be acceptable-for example, replacing a cracked M1 Grand stock with a new wooden stock of the same design, but replacing the original firearm stock with a plastic stock would change its classification as a C&R item.
As a result of ATF guidance we have determined that barreled receivers or "most" of a M1 does NOT qualify it as a C&R weapon. The firearm must be complete and in original condition except for minor repairs or additions that are consistent with the original design. For example, modified M1's are NOT TREATED AS C&R if they have been modified from their ORIGINAL state, (e.g. re-parkerizing a rifle is a production process and NEGATES the C&R qualification as the park process is a manufacturing process and constitutes NEW manufacture!!) A good example of this is a 1944 M1 put thru the 60's era rebuild program at Army Depot. The weapon is electro-penciled “SA 5-66" on receiver leg to indicate rebuild. This 1944 rifle is NO LONGER C&R eligible as it was rebuilt through a subsequent manufacturing process in 1966 (at least until the 50yr rule takes it to 2016 now before it become C&R again).
A Stripped M1 Garand RECEIVER IS NOT a C&R item and MUST be transferred to a licensed FFL Dealer (Type 01/02/07/08).
The ATF website at http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/curios-relics.html#modifications states the following:
The definition for curio or relic (“C & R”) firearms found in 27 CFR § 478.11 does not specifically state that a firearm must be in its original condition to be classified as a C&R firearm. However, ATF Ruling 85-10, which discusses the importation of military C&R firearms, notes that they must be in original configuration and adds that a receiver is not a C&R item. Combining this ruling and the definition of C&R firearms, the Firearms Technology Branch (FTB) has concluded that a firearm must be in its original condition to be considered a C&R weapon.
It is also the opinion of FTB, however, that a minor change such as the addition of scope mounts, non-original sights, or sling swivels would not remove a firearm from its original condition. Moreover, we have determined that replacing particular firearms parts with new parts that are made to the original design would also be acceptable-for example, replacing a cracked M1 Grand stock with a new wooden stock of the same design, but replacing the original firearm stock with a plastic stock would change its classification as a C&R item.
As a result of ATF guidance we have determined that barreled receivers or "most" of a M1 does NOT qualify it as a C&R weapon. The firearm must be complete and in original condition except for minor repairs or additions that are consistent with the original design. For example, modified M1's are NOT TREATED AS C&R if they have been modified from their ORIGINAL state, (e.g. re-parkerizing a rifle is a production process and NEGATES the C&R qualification as the park process is a manufacturing process and constitutes NEW manufacture!!) A good example of this is a 1944 M1 put thru the 60's era rebuild program at Army Depot. The weapon is electro-penciled “SA 5-66" on receiver leg to indicate rebuild. This 1944 rifle is NO LONGER C&R eligible as it was rebuilt through a subsequent manufacturing process in 1966 (at least until the 50yr rule takes it to 2016 now before it become C&R again).