Demilled Revolver Parts (?)

oldfella · #1 11-01-2009, 11:49 AM

I would like to find the butt part of a demilled J-Frame (SQ Butt), to get a set of grips made, but the serial number is normally on the butt. Because of the serial number, does this part need to be processed as if it were a whole gun... any one here familiar with this issue? Thanks.

Pete

oldfella · #2 11-02-2009, 01:06 PM

BTT - Surely some one here knows the answer to my question... please...

Pete

m75rlg · #3 11-02-2009, 02:28 PM

I haven't researched the law, but I've seen on line auctions for de-milled Garand and Thompson receivers that state no FFL needed to receive.

I've also observed de-milled firearms piled up in the scrap metal pile on USCG Base Miami Beach in the 70's (some brand new M-16s conficated from Alpha 66 before we could get budgeted to replace our Garands). Even scrounged a few salvagable parts before we were ordered out.

Spotteddog · #4 11-02-2009, 02:35 PM

I have no clue?
But what a great question!
Any FFL's or LEO's know?

opoefc · #5 11-02-2009, 03:11 PM

Demilled frames do not require any FFL paperwork to be sold. They are scrap, not gun parts, in the eyes of the Feds. The US Gov't sold millions of these to junk dealers, etc w/o any paper tracks other than a Bill of Sale or High Bidder acknowledgement, and you see them on tables at many gun shows to be sold w/o any need for paperwork. Ed.

oldfella · #6 11-02-2009, 03:51 PM

Thanks, folks -I appreciate your input - that settles it. Regards.

Pete

2152hq · #7 11-02-2009, 08:19 PM

The gov't used to squash the guns in a press but too many got thru in somewhat usable condition or rebuildable with parts from a few guns so they switched to cutting with either torch flame or saw cut.

I had a few receivers that were junk that had been stripped for parts about a year ago. When the BATF came for a compliance check I asked the correct way to dispose and log out.
He said to cut the receivers into at least 3 pieces each. Then log them out of the book as 'receiver destroyed'.

When I worked at a gunshop in the early 90's they had a rather large group of aftermarket 1911A1 frames, aluminum large capacity (made in Canada? can't recall the name of the company right off hand).

They did warrenty work on them and these were part of a recall of some sort. They had to be destroyed and they got a similar answer from BATF back then after a request from the shop on how to proceed. The box of frames were sawed into pieces with a power hacksaw and logged out as destroyed. They made sure one of the saw cuts went through the ser# then but I don't remember that as being a requirement.

I didn't have any J frames!