C&R FFL is it a smart move for getting deals on WWII Rifles?

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Bob S

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I recently posted a thread about WWII rifles, and one contributor talked about a C&R FFL. I assume this is a limited FFL that allows you to buy antique rifles?? If anyone knows, what exactly can you do with a C&R FFL, what guns can be purchased, and how much paperwork hassle is associated with it???

Also, what is the procedure for getting one and how much do the cost? Basically, is it worht the hassle??? Thanks in advance for your help.
 
Easy question first: $30.00 for three years is the cost of an C&R (03) FFL.

The license allows much more than the ability to purchase antiques and I would recommend you visit http://www.shelfspace.com/~c-r-ffl/frames.html for more information. While you're there, join the C&R mailing list, too. Another spot for "cruffler" information is http://www.crufflers.com/.

You will learn that antiques, from a firearms perspective are anything manufactured in or before 1898 (antiques are not my area). C&Rs are generally any firearm 50 years or older (with some exceptions). What is nice is being able to order that Argentine M1927 .45 or a P38 and having it delivered to your doorstep (adult signature required, of course). Some say that there are downsides, like record keeping and being open to inspections, but should I have to go through an inspection (hasn't happened in 2+ years) of my bound book, it doesn't have to be at my licensed site and I've got 24 hours to prepare. No big deal in my case. Many outfits grant dealer pricing to C&R holders, like Midway and Brownells, along with Century Arms. The money I've saved at Midway more than paid for the license.
 
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