another antique question for you guys.

[JTF#]

I am looking at an English constabulary pistol in .450 webley. DA revolver.

is this considered antique? the cal is not listed on the restricted calibers.
thanks

 

[tumbleweeds13]

Yes

 

[JTF#]

thank you

 

[tiriaq]

If it was made prior to 1898.

 

[dakotamar]

If it was made prior to 1898.

yes, what he said. be sure the date of manufacture is before 1898, even if the model of the gun is based on an earlier date if the serial number puts it after 1898 it is a no go.

 

[JTF#]

anyone know the cut off number? the guy says its pre 98. I think the law is the same in the US when its made not just the model so i am pretty sure its okay.

 

[tiriaq]

US is pre '99; Cdn is pre '98.
Exactly what model of Webley is it? RIC pattern?

 

[H Wally]

Also keep in mind that if you plan on going the CFC letter route, you'll have to have definitive written and published proof from a book - the CFC doesn't accept any other options. It can be a proof, mentioning of end of manufacturing on a given year etc etc, but it has to be written down, published somewhere and made available for them to accept it.