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help with a gun

jfialajfiala Member Posts: 6 ✭✭
edited April 2002 in Ask the Experts
I don't really know anything about guns, so I hope someone can help. I found what appears to be an AK-47 in my new apartment. I live in PA, so I don't think its against the law to have it. It looks to be brand new in the box. It's well oiled. There is also an empty banana clip and a small box of shells. I have no gun license. The landlord says he has no idea who's it is, as the place has been vacant for several months. So I guess its mine now. How would I go about selling it? Any help or advise would be great!!Thanks,Jay
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  • Der GebirgsjagerDer Gebirgsjager Member Posts: 1,673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The first thing I'd be worried about is if the weapon is stolen. Kind of an unusual thing to leave lying about. Also, being charged with possession of stolen property isn't any fun. If you take it to the local law enforcement agency and ask them to determine if it is stolen they (1) may keep it, since apparently where you live you need a license to own it, or (2) they may keep it and arrest you if it is stolen. If you take it to a dealer to sell it to him you'll put him in the same spot. I know this is pretty complicated, but perhaps you should first obtain a license,and then the services of an attorney; and then have the attorney ascertain the legality of the weapon. If stolen, the attorney could surrender the weapon and probably insulate you from arrest(Attorney-Client Privilege). If not stolen the attorney could give the weapon to an FFL Dealer who could then transfer the weapon to you. At that point you'd be a legal, licensed owner and should have no trouble selling the weapon if that was still your desire. Meanwhile--beware; the former owner may come back looking for it.
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  • BUCK/91/92BUCK/91/92 Member Posts: 35 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Or you could just get ahold of me and we can work out a deal. Contact me at bhanehan@msn.com
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  • SpotterSpotter Member Posts: 74 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    haha.. *wiping my eyes*.. very good answer, I needed a laugh today.
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