Parker Reproduction as Curio or Relic

[Dean Romig]

When do you plan on taking up that fight George?





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[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

When do you plan on taking up that fight George?

I would need a Connecticut Resident with an 8 gauge shotgun who wants to hunt migratory game birds in CT. And I would need to form a group/club of 8 gauge shooters.

[Bill Murphy]

You are fighting the Feds, not the state of Connecticut.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

ATF makes the rules, not us. Repros' are not 'curios' nor are they 'relics'. They are merely 'reproductions' and are not rare.

I don't like agreeing with this guy but in his statement I agree 100% !

[Dean Romig]

I'm not touchin' that one.





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[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

You are fighting the Feds, not the state of Connecticut.

I agree ultimately its federal law, but to bring the case in CT I either need a resident who wants to use an 8 Gauge or I need someone from any state who gets arrested in CT for using an 8 gauge. In CT the people who enforce Federal regulations are generally CT conservation police. I haven't seen a USFWS person in years.

[Bill Murphy]

I think I'll pass on that "getting arrested" business.

[Bruce Day]

There is a BATFE list of C&R approved firearms. Parker Repros are not on it.

Those interested in making a case to the commissioner for C&R listing can make their arguments. Might take a couple years for a decision.

[Setter Man]

Originally Posted by Victor Wasylyna

Has anyone ever sought from the ATF an official determination that a Parker Reproduction should be classified as a “curio or relic” firearm? Such a classification would certainly make it easier to collect Parker Reproductions. While Parker Reproductions are not yet fifty years old, do they “derive a substantial part of their monetary value from the fact that they are novel, rare, bizarre, or because of their association with some historical figure, period, or event”? I say yes. What say you?

-Victor

This is a fight you will not win. Period. Not even close.

[Brush Buster]

I just recently acquired my C&R and even more recently bought a Pre 64 Model 70 ,Chambered in 338 Win.Mag .1959 Vintage , the seller paid his FFL to ship the Rifle and even though he agreed the 338 would qualify as a C&R Rifle ,he still refused to ship the gun to me so it went to my FFL , did any one else ever run into this !