I am lookin at buying a TC Firehawk. My question is about registration. This gun has a seriel # on it. I thought black powder guns were not numbered, thus allowing you to buy thru the mail from stores like Cabalea's. Am I missing a change in the law? I don't want to break any laws here. What do I have to do?
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Blackpowder seriel #?
- Thread starter hknut
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I've bought BP guns through the mail from Cabela's, and everything I bought had serial numbers. The Civil War Colt and Remington revolvers had serial numbers. Pretty much anything factory-made, except some really cheap suicide specials, has had serial numbers for a LONG time, going back to the 19th Century.
Even if a black powder gun is not a firearm under Federal law, it still makes sense to give it a serial number for all the other reasons. Something to write down in your "valuables" book as a precaution in case of theft. Something to tell you whether a product recall or manufacturing problem applies to a gun you have or are considering. That kind of stuff.
Even if a black powder gun is not a firearm under Federal law, it still makes sense to give it a serial number for all the other reasons. Something to write down in your "valuables" book as a precaution in case of theft. Something to tell you whether a product recall or manufacturing problem applies to a gun you have or are considering. That kind of stuff.
Serial Numbers on BP Guns
Even though the Feds don't consider a muzzle loader a firearm, some states do. And in places like Illinois, each gun built has a number that the maker applies for the records. State by state varies. Personally, I hate to stamp my guns as I think it takes away the "oldness" look. But again, that number could help get a lost gun back too.
Even though the Feds don't consider a muzzle loader a firearm, some states do. And in places like Illinois, each gun built has a number that the maker applies for the records. State by state varies. Personally, I hate to stamp my guns as I think it takes away the "oldness" look. But again, that number could help get a lost gun back too.
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Depending on the ignition system some muzzle loaders are considered Fire Arms.
Department Of The Treasury
Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
NOTICE: INDUSTRY CIRCULAR
Number: 98-2 Date: 11-06-97
ATF has determined muzzle loading weapons with "in-line" firing mechanisms
designed or redesigned to use modern conventional firearm primers do not meet
the definition of antique firearms and are subject to regulation as a firearm.
Depending on the ignition system some muzzle loaders are considered Fire Arms.
Department Of The Treasury
Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
NOTICE: INDUSTRY CIRCULAR
Number: 98-2 Date: 11-06-97
ATF has determined muzzle loading weapons with "in-line" firing mechanisms
designed or redesigned to use modern conventional firearm primers do not meet
the definition of antique firearms and are subject to regulation as a firearm.