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I may be wrong here (not the first time) but aren’t there also some cartridge guns that don’t fall under firearm also? Curios and collectibles?

Cartridge gun manufactured before January 1, 1899 are classified as "antiques" under Federal law and thus not regulated like modern firearms. They can be transferred across state lines without going through an FFL dealer. For example, I have the following guns that were sent to me via Federal Express without having to be transferred through an FFL:

  • Remington Rolling Block shotgun, originally built as a military rifle for Sweden in 1867.
  • Marlin Model 1889 in .38-40, built in 1890.
  • Winchester 1873 in .38-40, built in 1893.
  • Smith & Wesson No.1-1/12 single action revolver in .32 S&W, built in 1878.
Note that state laws may be more restrictive. NJ and NY are two off the top of my head.

Also note that just because something is an antique, it does not necessarily mean that you can carry it without a license/permit. In many if not most states, they are still subject to concealed weapons laws. E.g., to carry that S&W here in PA, I still need a License to Carry a Concealed Firearm.
 
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