Ivy Mike
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I know that the ATF measures from the bolt or breech face. My question is what pieces count as barrel length?
Specifically, I have JC Higgins Model 20 with a 27" barrel IF I measure to the end of the choke adjustment collar with my tape measure. I'm assuming that since the collar portion is not permanently affixed, it wouldn't be counted in the measurement, but the piece that it screws onto, is permanently affixed. Does that count? Or is it just to the end of the original barrel without the added choke pieces?
The gun itself seems to have been sold as having a 26" barrel, so I'm not quite sure what to make of this. I have been considering cutting it down to make it a more home defense oriented gun and want to make sure I don't make it into an NFA weapon and myself into a felon.
Or should I just write to the ATF and include some pics?
Specifically, I have JC Higgins Model 20 with a 27" barrel IF I measure to the end of the choke adjustment collar with my tape measure. I'm assuming that since the collar portion is not permanently affixed, it wouldn't be counted in the measurement, but the piece that it screws onto, is permanently affixed. Does that count? Or is it just to the end of the original barrel without the added choke pieces?
The gun itself seems to have been sold as having a 26" barrel, so I'm not quite sure what to make of this. I have been considering cutting it down to make it a more home defense oriented gun and want to make sure I don't make it into an NFA weapon and myself into a felon.
Or should I just write to the ATF and include some pics?