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Owning a short barreled shotgun
Pieceofpaper
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My uncle knows a fellow (approaching his 70's) who lives in Arizona that he says owns a short barreled Winchester model 37 16ga (only 14" barrel but has stock) that his dad bought back in the late 40's or early 50's, cut down, and gave to him in early 60's.
Im pretty sure its illegal to own such a gun, Should/does he need to register it or anything even though its never been registered or changed owners?
Im pretty sure its illegal to own such a gun, Should/does he need to register it or anything even though its never been registered or changed owners?
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I am not telling you what to do, but if there were a big lake nearby, and you went out there at night, do you suppose it would float?
It is a very illegal gun. Doesn't sound like much of an heirloom.
I am not telling you what to do, but if there were a big lake nearby, and you went out there at night, do you suppose it would float?
No reason to discard the entire gun, only the barrel!
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Regards Dave
Thanks for answering my question guys.
And Henry brings up a good point.........
quote:No reason to discard the entire gun, only the barrel!
Looks like you have 2 reasonable options:
1. get rid of the barrel as henry suggested
2. apply to BATF for docs for a short barreled long gun
I have done this, but not after the fact (as you are in). Someone more of an expert (that's almost everyone) will give more advice. Keep in mind that this will cost you $200. to register, big background check, a few months to complete, and you can't take it out of your state without fed approval.
As ag said, this isn't an heirloom. Is all this trouble worth it?