Form 3 vs. Form 4

So, in a hypothetical instance, if an NFA weapon is advertised as being "on a Form 3" (assuming it's not any sort of dealer sample) can it be transferred to an individual if the individual submits the proper paperwork (i.e. Form 4) to ATF?
 
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Transfer a Form 3 to an individual? Not necessarily a Form 3 is also used when a Foreign made NFA weapon (like a MP5 in select fire, not converted in the US) is transferred from a Dealer to a Dealer, or to a Government Agent (Fed, LEO,etc). This type of NFA weapon cannot be transferred to a Private Individual.
 
If a gun is listed on form 3 that means it is in dealer inventory and ready to transfer directs in an individual in the state of the dealer's license or transfer to a dealer tax free in the state of residence of the buyer so that dealer can transfer on form 4 to the buyer.

There are guns that transfer on form 3 only to other dealers but stating such in a for sale post would be silly since all dealer sample guns would transfer on a form 3 and that would be assumed.

If a gun is listed as on a form 4 the downside to that is is selling out of state the transfer tax is doubled. One tax to get it to a dealer one tax to get it to an individual both on form 4.
 
If a gun is listed as on a form 4 the downside to that is is selling out of state the transfer tax is doubled. One tax to get it to a dealer one tax to get it to an individual both on form 4.
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So, in this case, if the weapon is owned by an individual and NOT in the inventory of a dealer, the individual must pay $200.00 to transfer it to an SOT3, who, presumably, will sell it to the purchaser who must pay another $200.00?
 
... if the weapon is owned by an individual and NOT in the inventory of a dealer, the individual must pay $200.00 to transfer it to an SOT3, who, presumably, will sell it to the purchaser who must pay another $200.00?
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If the weapon is transfered in state there is no need for it to be transfered to a SOT3 prior to transferring to the buyer. If the transaction crosses state lines than yes, it would need to be transferred to a SOT3 (tax paid) then transferred to the buyer (tax paid).

joat
 
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