Inheriting a Revolver

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zbones6

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Hey guys. My situation is bitter sweet right now. My Poppop, who is 94 now, said when he dies, he is going to will me his .32 S&W revolver. I live in New Jersey, and I'm only 18. I'm not sure about other places, but in NJ you have to be 21 and have a pistol permit for every pistol you buy. How is this going to work? I hate to say it, but i doubt my Poppop will live three more years (he sure as Hell makes it clear he doesn't want to) Is there an amnesty period or something? Or can my father take it and transfer it to me when I'm of age? Thanks in advance.
 
You can dis-claim all or part of a will.

You could also keep it out of NJ until you are of age. You do have family you trust? Right.

Talk with a lawyer when it is time.
 
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If you can, try to take Pops and his revolver out for a spin at a local range or friends farm, before the old timers passes away into memories. The time on the range and the ownership might mean a tad bit more if you have a shared living memory to go along with the both. Buy a box or two of ammo (or have parents or Poppop as you are underage for that). Be safe.

I agree, he could "gift" it to you now, via your parents for holding until you reach legal state age. Perhaps. Anyway, just one old mans thoughts. Might ask your parental units & Grandpa his thoughts to this idea.

S&W Revolver... Breaktop? I assume... which I know I should not do.
 
Well since no one else has said, "32 S&W" is a caliber designation which applies to hundreds of different cheap low quality DA revolvers from the early 20th century. While it could easily be a S&W (will have barrel address on top behind front sight) odds are that it is not, because so many knock offs were made. Either way, it will be a family heirloom, and pursuing this legally is important.

Another consideration is possible antique status of the gun. We would need pictures, and a serial number (usually on butt of revolver or sometimes on the left grip frame, under the grip). You would have to check NJs laws for antique guns.
 
IANAL, but the executor of the estate can hold it for you until you are 21, then you can just go get it. (you *might* can inherit it at 18, I don't know) This is a special case that does not have to go through a FFL transfer. I don't know anything about NJ law, that's the federal law.

If he gifts it to you while he's still alive, you will have to transfer thru a New Jersey FFL.
 
Thanks for all the info guys, it is a breaktop revolver, and it may inded be a H&R. I will try to post some pictures if I can. Be patient though :D
 
I would say just get it registered under your father until your of age, and then get yourself the permit for it.
 
Pennsylvanian is not far off.

Have your father move it to a lock-box in Philadelphia Penn. and get it once you are 21.

Deaf
 
Hey guys, just an update. I was at my Poppop's today and got a pic of the revolver. I only had my phone, so its just the whole gun and the serial number, no stamps. On top of the gun behind the front sight is stamped "HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS CO.
WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS. U.S.A

On the side of the barrel is stamped H. & R. "AUTOMATIC"

And on the butt is the serial number 512574
 

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I knew it!! :p I've got one just like it only it's an Iver Johnson. What's interesting is that they were manufactured within ~30 miles of each other.
 
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Nice gun. They are not too often found that nice. IIRC, gun was actually built on a 38 size frame for whatever reason. I had one just like that. Between the design and SN, I highly doubt it is an antique as I think that model came out right around the turn of the century, and it has a 6 digit SN. The gun looks crisp, but many of these were made and the values are not very high. Its worth around $150 give or take a few, jsyk. It probably works fine, but don't assume that it does aka check it before shooting it.
 
Already shot it, oops
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:D Hoard that Ammo until you do procure another box or three as it's typically scarce as hens teeth not your average run o the mill ammo found on every gunshop ammo shelf across the land, for some reason. ;)

Nice to see and hold a small piece of family history.

Can you imagine buying that little guy and feeling pretty secure, somewhat safer from and prepared for the worlds idiocy around you? "I just want to be able shoot the bad guy... you know, just a little. Not too much. And gosh darn it, I want my pistol looking pretty when I do it too." :p

Nice zbones. Very nice.
 
Federal law prohibits the transfer of the handgun to you unless it is for certain reasons. There is a provision for inheritance.

Check out: http://www.atf.gov/publications/download/i/atf-i-5300-2.pdf


Check your NJ laws but I'm sure there is a trustworthy adult of 21 years age who could hold it for you until you are of age. If your Poppop lives in a different state it would have to be transferred legally to someone of age in your state.
 
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I don't know the laws in your area. :confused:

However, in most states your grandfather can literally just hand you a firearm and you can accept it. No paperwork or anything else is required because it is a gift to a family member.
 
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