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0oAKo47o0
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Inherit an unregistered machine gun? Pre 86 war-time bring back. Is there any possible way to get it legal? What would you do?
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Goggled the question and the ATF has an answer.
Section 3.3 Status of unregistered firearms
Firearms not lawfully registered as required by the NFA may not be registered and legitimized by their possessors. They are contraband and unlawful to possess.49 However, see Section 2.4 for information
on removing NFA firearms from the scope of the NFA because of their status as collectors? items, modification, or elimination of certain component parts.
A good attorney with an understanding of the myriad gun laws might be a better place to look.
Just recently, I toured a newly renovated military museum. That is located at the Coconino County fairgrounds, in Flagstaff AZ. They have a bunch of machine guns. The guide who was escorting us. Said that some were donated. Probably deactivated? But I don't know for sure?
Following the concept of "I found an unregistered MP-40 in my deceased uncle's closet..." that happens more often than you would think. Executor of estate notifies BATFE, secures and retains gun until surrendered to BATFE. BATFE has not been prosecuting an innocent executor that is attempting to surrender discovered contraband.
IF a museum has a military connection (some do, like the USMC Museum, Infantry Museum at Benning, etc) it MAY be transferred to them.
Original question- what would you do? My answer- be very careful not to sprain wrist while dialing BATFE. Penalty for possession of unregistered full auto is 10 years, $10,000 and a felony that will cost me right to possess ANY firearm- not to mention loss of my girlish laughter. And no, it cannot be made legal after the fact.