Legal to add butt stock to m1 Enforcer

[isisagate]

I picked up an m1 carbine enforcer. This is from create registered as a pistol and covered technically covered by my CCW permit. Can I add a butt stock, say a folding paratrooper stock to it legally? and if so does it continue to be considered a pistol?

 

[bubba15301]

no it would then be classified as a sbr(short barrelled rifle)unless you get the federal tax stamp first

 

[stressed]

You could add a folder, but it would have to be welded shut in the folded position and would negate the purpose of having one, and be for "looks" only.

 

[NavyLCDR]

You could add a folder, but it would have to be welded shut in the folded position and would negate the purpose of having one, and be for "looks" only.

Ooops. I see welded shut in the folded position. Nevermind Correct. I originally misread that statement as welded in the open position.

That looks like a really fun gun! Now I want one!

 

[stressed]

Ooops. I see welded shut in the folded position. Nevermind Correct. I originally misread that statement as welded in the open position.

That looks like a really fun gun! Now I want one!

Eh, I see how saying "Welded closed" would have been a better choice of words.

 

[Willie Sutton]

To be a bit more helpful: I assume you want to actually have a usable stock, not a welded-shut "Tacti-Cool" foolish piece of nonsense.


So:

You can convert it to a SBR (Short barrel Rifle) by filling in a BATFE Form 1, and sending it with a $200 check to the BATFE and then waiting about a year for approval. You'll then need to obtain permission from the BATFE every time you want to take it to a different state. It becomes a NFA firearm (National Firearms Act), no different than a machine gun. In order to have your Form-1 approved, you will need to have your local Chief of Police sign it before you submit it, or you will need to form a Corporation or Trust to own it. Is that all worth it? If so, that's what you do. Many of us have done this with other pistols, converting them to short barreled rifles, and enjoy the results.


With that said, I must add this: The Enforcer is not terribly well regarded by anyone. Universal, the manufacturer, did not use the original M-1 carbine design or parts to manufacture their Carbines and they are considered to be the worst M-1 carbines built. The Enforcer is the least useful of the M-1 versions. Very few people would invest the time and effort to register one as a SBR when there are other choices with far more utility and reliability.


Willie


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[7.62 Nato]

To be a bit more helpful: I assume you want to actually have a usable stock, not a welded-shut "Tacti-Cool" foolish piece of nonsense.


So:

You can convert it to a SBR (Short barrel Rifle) by filling in a BATFE Form 1, and sending it with a $200 check to the BATFE and then waiting about a year for approval. You'll then need to obtain permission from the BATFE every time you want to take it to a different state. It becomes a NFA firearm (National Firearms Act), no different than a machine gun. In order to have your Form-1 approved, you will need to have your local Chief of Police sign it before you submit it, or you will need to form a Corporation or Trust to own it. Is that all worth it? If so, that's what you do. Many of us have done this with other pistols, converting them to short barreled rifles, and enjoy the results.


With that said, I must add this: The Enforcer is not terribly well regarded by anyone. Universal, the manufacturer, did not use the original M-1 carbine design or parts to manufacture their Carbines and they are considered to be the worst M-1 carbines built. The Enforcer is the least useful of the M-1 versions. Very few people would invest the time and effort to register one as a SBR when there are other choices with far more utility and reliability.


Willie


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Not in Michigan.

 

[Willie Sutton]

^^ or several other states. Sorry 'bout that!

As usually, federal law is one thing. State law another.


Wisconsin is Open for Business! Come join us ;-)


Willie

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[stressed]

Well, after handling a genuine para M1 with the collapsible stock, I would heavily advise against one permanently folded for "looks".

It doesn't stay on it's own (of course wouldn't matter welded) and it isn't really designed to be shot with it folded like many other weapons. It's in the way and interferes with grip of the rifle.

And to those suggesting the SBR tax stamp route, remember he mentions CCW eligibility. If you SBR it, then it is considered a rifle, and follows an entirely different set of rules, and can no longer be carried.