PPS long barrel?

macsters

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Say i were to buy one of these 10in barrel PPS 43 "pistols" with their folding stocks tack welded shut.

Then say I were to buy a 16in barrel to replace the 10in barrel.

Could I cut the tack weld? Or is that some kind of "illegal manufacturing"?
 
You would just be converting a pistol into a rifle, no problem but if a rifle is what you want then why buy a pistol.

Not knowing the specific guns you are talking about, there could be something about eviling up an imported weapon which would need enough US manuf. parts to qualify as a US manuf. weapon before you could add a folding stock.
 
but thats yearly, right? i would have to pay $200 for the tax stamp every year, correct?

(sorry, im an NFA noob)
 
no, its a one time tax. but you will still need everything as if buying a machinegun or suppressor...chief LEO signoff or start a trust.

trust:
complete copy of trust paperwork, with said gun listed
2 ATF form 1(application to make a firearm)..."short barreled rifle"
2 18USC compliance forms
1 check for 200.00

Chief LEO:
2 ATF form 1, signed off on by police chief or Sheriff(there are others that can sign)
2 18USC compliance forms
2 passport photos
2 FBI "blue" fingerprint cards, rolled and filled out by local LEO
1 200.00 check


gun will need to be ingraved with makers name(you) name/town/state
 
Yes it is a one time tax that is paid everytime ownership of the firearm changes.

Fingerprints, BATFE background check, Chief law enf. officer in your area signs the form, wait 90days for approval, then unfold the stock into a rifle. Also paperwork needed to cross state lines.

This assumes NFA short rifles are legal where you live.
 
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