antique air guns

[jbunny]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_gun
air guns were around in the 15th century. i wonder if
we could get the CFC to clasify them like flintlocks.
i know, i've had to much scotch.
jb

 

[DEZ]

You might get them to if it is a replica of a pre 1898 just like flintlocks

 

[sunray]

"...had too much scotch..." You've had too much of something. Same rules apply. Over 500 fps MV it's a firearm. Under it's not.

 

[jbunny]

"...had too much scotch..." You've had too much of something. Same rules apply. Over 500 fps MV it's a firearm. Under it's not.

here are some pics of the Lewis and Clark expedition
air guns
http://www.beemans.net/Lewis & Clark Airgun.htm.
jb

 

[jbunny]

You might get them to if it is a replica of a pre 1898 just like flintlocks

actualy the cfc regs states, matchlocks, wheel locks,
flintlocks anD THERE REPRODUCTIONS are clasified
as antiques and no paperwork needed
jb

 

[mooncoon]

Unless I am mistaken, airguns load from the breach and therefore would not fall under cc84 1(a) which is specific to muzzle loaders. The problem is that the other exemption is for pre 1898 cartridge guns which it also is not.

cheers mooncoon

 

[jbunny]

Unless I am mistaken, airguns load from the breach and therefore would not fall under cc84 1(a) which is specific to muzzle loaders. The problem is that the other exemption is for pre 1898 cartridge guns which it also is not.

cheers mooncoon

i never thought about the front stuffer part. i just did a search and some were front stuffers. take a look at some
nice examples and prices .(auction) some of the prices
looked reasomable to me.
http://www.angelfire.com/nt/airgun/auction_results.htm
cheers
jb

 

[mooncoon]

I have to correct myself (how it pains me :>) ) The written law does not say muzzle loader, it says not designed to shoot cartridges. Antique airguns are firearms as defined by their energy levels and velocity, so they fall under cc84 1(a) along with muzzle loaders.

cheers mooncoon