pre-29? to buy or pass

[Jdavis]

The gun probably is a parts gun and the grips do not appear to be S&W but, look more like Taiwan offerings. I don't think that I would be interested. It looks and sounds like trouble.

 

[Muley Gil]

Did somebody say 8N Ford?

 

[Dennis]

Belay my statement above.
Shame on that seller.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Did somebody say 8N Ford?

You need to soak that thing in Kroil for a couple of days. Then, take some brass wool and....

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I would still like to know what is the serial number?
The supposed pre-29, not the Ford Tractor!

 

[Dump1567]

I recieved an e-mail stating he is in South Carolina. I replied that the local ffl would not accept an out of state off roster handgun. His reply was he could have it shipped to my "preferred" location. all he needed was a full address I wanted it delivered to and he would do so. My reply was: My preferred location would be to a local ffl dealer and they would not allow me to take ownership of an out of state off roster handgun. I've a few other thoughts but better left unsaid.

Just for future reference, anything 50 years or older is considered a C&R and is exempt from the DOJ roster. Meaning if this was legit, your dealer could receive it. Also, guns that have been classified as C&R by the ATF that aren't 50 years old are also exempt from the roster.

Here's one of the lists. There's also been recent updates.

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/guide/firearms-curios-or-relics-list-1972-2007-atf-p-530011/download

 

[0311oldgrunt]

I would still like to know what is the serial number?
The supposed pre-29, not the Ford Tractor!

Serial #
S167521

 

[dave1918a2]

Very obvious weld job and a poor one at that. I think there was a barrel obstruction and the barrel blew up or off. Took it too a lousy gunsmith who did the welding and fit a more modern barrel. Notice the lack of sight pins. That combined with the willingness of the seller to violate federal law would make Me run so fast You would think I was John Force at work.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Very obvious weld job and a poor one at that. I think there was a barrel obstruction and the barrel blew up or off. Took it too a lousy gunsmith who did the welding and fit a more modern barrel. Notice the lack of sight pins. That combined with the willingness of the seller to violate federal law would make Me run so fast You would think I was John Force at work.

Wow! That would certainly explain the missing barrel pin.

 

[rck281]

local ffl would not accept an out of state off roster handgun.

What is "off roster?"

 

[murphydog]

What is "off roster?"

See post 46 above. Unfree states will sometimes have a C & R (> 50 year old gun) exemption.

A .44 Magnum from 1956 would be worth $500, if the top strap was fully intact.

 

[0311oldgrunt]

What is "off roster?"

The beloved state of California has a roster of handguns that are allowed to be shipped in.(DOJ ca handgun roster) They mandated the manufactures have to pass a test. Last I heard, they require a $5000.00 payment for each model of handgun sent to them. 2,3,4,5,6,7 inch barrel lengths etc. etc. constitutes different models). I do not remember the numbers but it went from thousands allowed in to just a several hundred.

 

[0311oldgrunt]

Just for future reference, anything 50 years or older is considered a C&R and is exempt from the DOJ roster. Meaning if this was legit, your dealer could receive it. Also, guns that have been classified as C&R by the ATF that aren't 50 years old are also exempt from the roster.

Here's one of the lists. There's also been recent updates.

https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/guide/firearms-curios-or-relics-list-1972-2007-atf-p-530011/download

Good read. I contacted my ffl and he agreed with the exception of semi-auto rifles and semi-auto hand guns. None allowed regardless of age, unless on roster.