itgoesboom
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My stepfather has an original model 1873 trapdoor Springfield in .45-70 hiding under his bed. I am hoping at some point that he will allow me to take possession of this rifle, and display it within my home, in a manner fitting this old war horse. I even think this rifle might just have one more Bison hunt in her before retirement.
The catch is that he lives in California, and I live in Oregon. Now, I know that transfering of most firearms require going through FFLs, even amongst family if the family is in two states.
But does that apply to a rifle that was made prior to 1900? The rifle dates either to 1881 or 1887.
So before I ask him if I can have the rifle, I want to find out what the legality is of transfering it up here.
Thanks in advance.
I.G.B.
The catch is that he lives in California, and I live in Oregon. Now, I know that transfering of most firearms require going through FFLs, even amongst family if the family is in two states.
But does that apply to a rifle that was made prior to 1900? The rifle dates either to 1881 or 1887.
So before I ask him if I can have the rifle, I want to find out what the legality is of transfering it up here.
Thanks in advance.
I.G.B.