YankeeRebel
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The first of January I purchased an Auto Ordanance, model 1927 M3 in .22 long rifle at a gun show. Before you ask, this is NOT a fully automatic Thompson, just a look-a-like. It does not fall under the NFA of 1934 for Class III restrictions. The dealer said he would stand behind the gun and if it did not work to return it to him for a refund. Before I go any further this dealer has lived up to his words. His shop is located in the Western portion of the state about a six hour drive from my home. Guess what...the gun did not work. I took it to my gun smith and it turned out that it is a problem that can only be fixed with a new barrel which they no longer make . Parts of the barrel are made from high quality allumium and it is erroded so much that the head space can not be adjusted so the gun will work. I informed the dealer and he has agreed to refund my money. The person he got the gun from assured him that it did work and that was made known to me. I would buy a gun from this dealer again. His is OK and NOT the problem. The problem is with mailing it back to him.
When I went to the shop I use for all of my mailings, I was told that I would need to provide 1) copy of FFL, 2) photo of the FFL holder and 3) a photo of the subject gun. This was just too much. I have mailed one fire arm before using this shop without haveing to provide all of the above. Two FFL holders have informed me that this is not necessary, especially when sending to a FFL holder. I could see providing a copy of the FFL, but having to provide the other is way out of line. Could the problem be with the carrier FEDEX or UPS? It sounds like something they would come up with and say that it is required by federal regulations. Comments please.
BTW, before positng this I searched the library for past postings on this subject and did not find anything that seemed to fit this.
When I went to the shop I use for all of my mailings, I was told that I would need to provide 1) copy of FFL, 2) photo of the FFL holder and 3) a photo of the subject gun. This was just too much. I have mailed one fire arm before using this shop without haveing to provide all of the above. Two FFL holders have informed me that this is not necessary, especially when sending to a FFL holder. I could see providing a copy of the FFL, but having to provide the other is way out of line. Could the problem be with the carrier FEDEX or UPS? It sounds like something they would come up with and say that it is required by federal regulations. Comments please.
BTW, before positng this I searched the library for past postings on this subject and did not find anything that seemed to fit this.