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Are there any states where it's illegal to purchase/possess a Gov't Model 1911?
enormitydave
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I assume not since it only has a 7/8rnd mag, but I'm trying to sell one and just want to cover my *. A quick google search didn't really turn up anything definitive.
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https://www.oag.ca.gov/firearms/certified-handguns/search?make=151001
As i read the the exemptions in your link it would appear as though anything CURIO AND RELIC is exempt.
I realize that the original post is not C&R but I have always thought that any handgun had to be "approved"
Doug
1 1/8" revolvers have been certified by NAA. The same revolvers with 1 5/8" barrels are not qualified. But just to show how crazy the law is you can buy one if you can find one on consignment. Even if the 1911 pistol is not on the list you can buy one on consignment.
Here is a link to the MD approved handguns. Most (if not all) 1911s seem to be OK.
https://licensingportal.mdsp.maryland.gov/MSPBridgeClient/#/home
Geeez us. No wonder many sellers here do NOT ship to CA. Anything! Simply amazing and glad this has been posted.
Yes, it is a Colt Government Model. When I originally posted I didn't imagine that these states were so strict down to the manufacturer and certain models, all I was trying to say is that it is a standard full-size 5" 1911 with 7/8rd capacity, since I figured that's all that would matter. Boy was I wrong! This is a very informative thread and I hope people continue to contribute.