C & R Handgun Question

marsye

How old does a handgun have to be before its considered curio and relic?

oneshy

50yr for rifles and handguns.

EOD Guy

50 years old OR specifically listed. Many firearms that are less than 50 years old are on the C&R list.

oneshy

This is true. 50 is a general rule for commercial handguns. There are 2 other qualifying items. Those that are certified as museum pieces, and those considered to derive monetary value from the fact that they are novel, rare, bizarre, or because of their association with some historical figure, period or event. This does not include replicas or collector's items whose value would be substantially less if available through commercial channels. Just about all commemeratives would fit this criteria.

nmyers

oneshy, both of your responses contained inaccurate information. I strongly suggest that you read the Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide (ATF P5300.4).Neal

crisisbill

For information right from ATF about C&R check out this web site, http://www.goldenloki.com/misc/crffl.htm

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oneshy

Both of those answers came from ATF P5300.11 [10-95]