Inherited an antique pistol?
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inclinebench
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Depends on the state you live in. If you dont want it, maybe you should ask around your family for someone who would appraciate an heirloom.
Quiet
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Need more information.
Under Federal laws, no license or paperwork is needed to acquire an antique firearm. Most states also allow this. But, some states may be different. So, what state do you live in?
Also, for it to be considered an antique firearm, it would have to have been made before 1898.
If it was not made before 1898, then it is not an antique firearm and other state & Federal laws apply.
Under Federal laws, no license or paperwork is needed to acquire an antique firearm. Most states also allow this. But, some states may be different. So, what state do you live in?
Also, for it to be considered an antique firearm, it would have to have been made before 1898.
If it was not made before 1898, then it is not an antique firearm and other state & Federal laws apply.
Runningman
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Can't really answer this question since location and age of pistol need to be known for starters. We don't even know what country you are in. Perhaps someone in your family would like to have it?
PM me with details and I'll take it off your hands at no charge.
mustang_steve
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As said above what matters is:
your location: countries, some states, and arguable some cities have laws regarding handgun (and sometimes firearm ownership in general). That needs to be factored in to give an accurate answer.
Your status: If you've ever been involved in certain legal proceedings or have certain health reasons, firearm rights may be restricted...that's both in federal and state scopes.
The firearm: in the US, traditional blackpowder firearms are handled differently from other types of firearms as far as the law is concerned....so if it's a blackpowder firearm, the above may be mitigated greatly to the point of near irrelevance depending on where you live.
your location: countries, some states, and arguable some cities have laws regarding handgun (and sometimes firearm ownership in general). That needs to be factored in to give an accurate answer.
Your status: If you've ever been involved in certain legal proceedings or have certain health reasons, firearm rights may be restricted...that's both in federal and state scopes.
The firearm: in the US, traditional blackpowder firearms are handled differently from other types of firearms as far as the law is concerned....so if it's a blackpowder firearm, the above may be mitigated greatly to the point of near irrelevance depending on where you live.
knifestuff
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You do not have to accept the inheritance, either in part or in full. You can simply disclaim that portion of the inheritance you don't want--then its up to the executor and the terms of the will as to where the guns then go.
Onward Allusion
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In order to qualify as an antique, it must have been manufactured prior to 1899. These firearms are exempt from Federal firearm laws (i.e. no action needed). Your State laws may vary. I would suggest taking some picture ans posting them here or other forums. The serial will also help.
Really...it's not a "big deal" inheritance...it's just a simple very small antique pistol that I thought I would pop onto this website to learn more about it as well as figure out the laws. I think maybe I will do the no-brainer thing and ask a police officer a general question.
I could give it a good home free of charge
Whatever you do,don't just sell it to a pawn shop or some yahoo that "just wants a gun"
Whether you like guns or not, this was special to your grandfather,sell it to someone that will appreciate it's history and take care of it.
You could also donate it to a firearms museum.
Whatever you do,don't just sell it to a pawn shop or some yahoo that "just wants a gun"
Whether you like guns or not, this was special to your grandfather,sell it to someone that will appreciate it's history and take care of it.
You could also donate it to a firearms museum.
I just noticed that the name "C. E. Andre" is stamped into the bottom face of the butt of this pistol, and also it's stamped into the leather holdster. (if holdster is the appropriate term). Is that the name of a company, or have I perhaps identified the original owner of this thing?
It's hard for us to help you with so little information. So far all we know is a name (C. E. Andre), and that it possibly dates from 1864, and that it is apparently small in size.
This handgun could have been made in the United States or some other country. It may be a single-shot, revolver, or something else. It may be chambered to use a metalic cartridge, or be loaded from the muzzle. The name may relate to the maker, a distributor or dealer, or a former owner.
We always try to be helpful, but a much more complete description, or better yet - a clear picture - is going to be necessary before we can go much further.
This handgun could have been made in the United States or some other country. It may be a single-shot, revolver, or something else. It may be chambered to use a metalic cartridge, or be loaded from the muzzle. The name may relate to the maker, a distributor or dealer, or a former owner.
We always try to be helpful, but a much more complete description, or better yet - a clear picture - is going to be necessary before we can go much further.
Yes it is, cute that is, and the picture provided some important clues.
There is some writing on the side of the barrel (most likely patent dates) and possibly on the top of the barrel. If so, we need to know what it is.
Well you beat me to the punch! Now we can see what information might be found.
There is some writing on the side of the barrel (most likely patent dates) and possibly on the top of the barrel. If so, we need to know what it is.
Well you beat me to the punch! Now we can see what information might be found.
Cheap, cool little gun.
http://www.gunsamerica.com/976983098/Guns/Pistols/Stevens-Pistols/Stevens_A_T_Co_tip_up.htm
http://www.gunsamerica.com/976983098/Guns/Pistols/Stevens-Pistols/Stevens_A_T_Co_tip_up.htm
Thanks. The sentimental value of this little number is a whole lot more than $200.00 though. I'd really like to try and trace the history behind this specific one. Isn't that why every gun has a s/n? Anyone know where/how I can go about researching this kind of thing?
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That's what it's all about. I have several of my gram-pa's guns and a coupla of my dad's. I know it's in my head, but everytime I pick one of them up, I can feel their hand on my shoulder.
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Call Savage Arms, they will give you John Callahan's number. I was researching an old .410 a while back and ran across this info.
100 Springdale Road
PO Box 1110
Westfield, MA 01085
Phone: 413-568-7001
Fax: 413-562-7764
OLDER SAVAGE ARMS OR STEVENS HISTORICAL RESEARCH
Mr. John Callahan
53 Old Quarry Rd.
Westfield, MA 01085
$15.00/gun research fee (subject to change)
Call Savage Arms, they will give you John Callahan's number. I was researching an old .410 a while back and ran across this info.
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