Pre-1899 purchase

[Guest HvyMtl]

I do have a question, and would like to be guided to where I can confirm the law. (I am not asking opinion, just to the specific law so I can draw my own conclusions.)

Pre-1899 Antique firearms are not under the FFL or C&R requirements, but can be transferred across state lines in accordance to Fed Gun Control Act of 1968.

However, I want to make sure I do not burn myself. Is it still better to have the firearm transferred in to a FFL, even though it is dated pre-1899? Are there additional State Requirements, like the background check? I want to make sure I do this right, before I buy... as I am looking at an out of state shipped purchase.

Edited April 12, 2010 by HvyMtl

[DaveTN]

I can’t direct you to the laws, other than ATF.gov, but pre 1899 are not even logged into bound books.

Transfer through an FFL is always the best way to go if you are not sure of the laws or the status pertaining to the weapon.

The state doesn’t require a background check on private sales, but the FFL holder will.

[JeffL]

The Pre-1899 Antique Guns FAQ

[Guest HvyMtl]

Yeah,I just want to make sure Tennessee laws go with, and agree with the Fed control act of 1968. In accordance with the Fed law, the rifle I am looking at is not a "firearm" per se...

Thanks Jeff. Way lots of info. I will have to read up see what it says.

Got a line on a Finn Mosin with the receiver and barrel dated 1897... Wish me luck.

Edited April 12, 2010 by HvyMtl

[DaveTN]

Got a line on a Finn Mosin with the receiver and barrel dated 1897... Wish me luck.

Okay.. Good luck

But get your C&R and you don’t need luck.

[Guest HvyMtl]

yeah looking into that too, but want to hold off for now, might move...

Ok. I found the applying the Tennessee Code: 39-17-1303 and 39-17-1316.

It seems the Code specifically refers to "antique firearms" Federal definition for which firearm transactions must have background check...

Thanks again for the help.

Edited April 13, 2010 by HvyMtl