out of curiousity

[doc hamer]

if a black powder frame is not considered a firearm by the feds then can one purchase it in person or online and skip the ffl?

 

[Old_Grouch]

can one purchase it in person or online and skip the ffl?

Absolutely, sort of. You can purchase it without going through an FFL without violating FEDERAL law. Some states have restrictions, however. Check your state laws.

 

[Frank Ettin]

The correct answer, it depends on local law, is found in post 2. That covers things, as far as the OP's question goes. So I'm going to cut this off for now, before we wind up in the weeds.

If the OP, or anyone else, would like to refine the question, he can start a new thread.