M2 to M1 Carbine Conversion Makes it Legal?

Sandman said it best. Almost each weapons system / platform has its own rules for compliance wrt. NFA. Just because one build is "legal" for one platform doesn't make it legal for another. In the case of M2 Carbines, having the FA parts kit makes you the proud owner of a machine gun according to the BATFE, regardless of your possession of a m1/m2 rifle or parts. This has happened even with M16 F/A parts kits. Now most reputable dealers won't sell you these goodies without proof that you own a registered firearm, as the BATFE is also holding them just as accountable as the ignorant people that get said parts for the "koolness" factor.

If you search the boards on here, you will find lots of info on this from good folks. There is thread on here about what makes a m1 vs. m2 especially from a parts kit/NFA compliance perspective. When in doubt, call the man and get them to send it to you in writing.

I and a bunch of people were recently under the "wrong" impression that non-sporting firearms were 922(r) exempt, well we were wrong. Just b/c they are registered under NFA doesn't exempt them from 922(r) when in doubt, call the BATFE, get clarification in form of a letter. If you assume, it could be a costly assumption and may cost you your freedom.
 
I stand corrected

I had to go tear my M2 apart and I am WRONG. The receiver is the same as my M1, the trigger housing is what I should said about being machined. I am sorry for the confusion. I do apologize for my mis-statement about the receiver though.

In the case of M2 Carbines, having the FA parts kit makes you the proud owner of a machine gun according to the BATFE, regardless of your possession of a m1/m2 rifle or parts.
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That isn't what the ATF told me in Omaha when I approached them in 1999 with my Inland M1. It had several of the M2 parts in it and they told me as long as your rifle/gun isn't machined or started life as a full auto weapon the parts do not make it a machine gun as it can't be fired in fully automatic with out further modification. Now maybe he was blowing smoke? I don't know that is just what he told me when I received my M1 that had the FA sear, hammer, disconnector and plunger and the round bolt.

I would be interested in buying his parts from him though for my registered M2 :)
 
My .02 on the original post: If you do not already have the weapon in your possession, I would have the M2 parts removed and destroyed. Then you could (I believe) legally obtain the barreled receiver and go from there. You would never have been in possession of anything illegal, and as has been discussed, the receivers are identical except for the model number markings. But I would check with ATF and see if the thing had been registered at any time first.
 
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