Black Powder Revolver

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Hey Folks,

I have a blk pwdr revolver I would like to sell , but I am not familiar with the laws regarding sales cross state of same.

If I find someone interested in another state, than SC, what kind of hoops will I have to jump through?
 
Non metalic cartridge black powder is pretty simple to ship (I would UPS). There is no requirement for an FFL but the buyer should not be in a restricted area like NYC, DC, Chicago, etc.
 
I'm kind of the same way whosyrdaddy.

Pssst! Hey you . . . yeah you lesterg3 . . . whatchya got?

We're cool man, heck we even talk rolling papers here. :D
 
I have a Pietta 1851 Navy Confederate .44 cal Revolver for sale. I bought it new from Cabala's with the starter kit, I have fired 18 rounds. It has a brass frame like those used by the Confederacy due to their limited supplies of steel. It features a blued 7-1/2" octagonal barrel; plain blued cylinder; tough, attractive walnut grips; and brass trigger guard.

Do to disability my hands are no longer strong enough to reload it and that is why I am selling it. Also, have a soft case for it, and whatever balls, primers, primer feeded, and flask that came with it. If you are interested I can send photos, if you wish.

Or you can see it at this link. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...h/search-box.jsp.form1&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1

Best offer.
 
Thanks lesterg3 - if that was a .36 cal I'd make you an offer.

My feeling is you wont have it long once you list it. Good luck with your sale!
 
Thanks Lesterg3, .44 brass framed Navies aren't really my cup-o-tea.

As far as shipping across state lines, avoid NYC and NJ. I am not positive, but I seem to recall a member from IL needing a FOID card to purchase.

Some states, including MI, have restriction against minors and certain other persons from possessing, receiving, transporting bp guns.

Furthermore, it can be a serious crime to give, sell, or loan any such gun to a person whom you know to be prohiited.

So it is always a good idea to get a written statement from the purchaser indicating that they are legal to own it. And also get a copy of their DL to verify age and have something to give "man" if the gun should ever be involved in a crime.

If you need suggestions on where to sell, just ask.
 
C'mon folks, black powder muzzle loaders are not considered 'firearms' by law.

No need for a 'paper trail' for "the man".

No need for an FFL to transfer them.

Just be wary if whoever you're selling to lives in NYC or DC or any other anitgun area.

Sheesh, we just had a thread on this.
 
As for selling it, make sure it is not loaded, bubble wrap it, drop it in a USPS flat rate box, and ensure that it is not going to one of those yellow areas listed in the link you provided. That should be it.
 
The Post Office can ask what's in the box, and it's important to not let the clerk confuse it with a real pistol which is is only legal for an FFL to ship through the USPS.
If asked just tell them that it's an antique reproduction muzzle loader. That way it's clearly exempt from their regular firearm shipping restrictions.
Since you're a THR member, why not post it for sale in our handgun trading post sub-form, and then place a link to the ad in this thread. Maybe someone will make you a fair offer to buy it. Just make sure to include your state abbreviation in the title of the ad or it will get deleted. :)

THR's "Buy, Sell and Trade: Handguns" sub-forum:

http://www.thehighroad.org/forumdisplay.php?f=22
 
The US Post Office CANNOT ask what's in the box. They CAN ask if it's hazardous, fragile, restricted, and a number of other categories. Under their regulations an antique or replica antique firearm is a RESTRICTED item, and if they ask that question you must answer yes. If they ask what the nature of the restricted item is you must say it is an unloaded antique replica firearm. What that does is tell them what method of transportation is to be used for your package. They cannot refuse to accept the item based on it being in the RESTRICTED category. Their regulations say that they must accept antique or replica antique firearms as RESTRICTED items. The regulation also says that Registered mail is the safest way to send such items.
 
USPS, UPS and FedEx well ship a antique reproduction muzzle loader. I have used all three and have not had a problem. USPS priority mail seems to work the best for me. Package it well, it well be handled by a 800lb gorilla on crack.
There are some states and even more cities that restrict the ownership of these items. It is the buyers responsibility to know if it's legal for him/her to own the item. A prudent seller well ask for a statement of the fact.
If your in doubt, use an FFL to FFL to ship.
 
Here's a picture of lesterg3's 1851 from his THR ad and it's a beauty! :)

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=437859

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madcratebuilder said:
If your in doubt, use an FFL to FFL to ship.
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. . and if you go this route (which I have no earthly idea why you would, what with all these wonderful antique / firearms laws websites around), get the buyer to pay both FFL fees along with shipping.

You shouldn't have to pay extra to sell to someone who lives with some extreme anti-[strike]antique[/strike]gun law(s).
 
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