Muzzle Loader Registration

[MasterPython]

If I were to build a muzzle loading handgun what part is legaly the gun? I am thinking of a flintlock, they don't really have anything I would call a reciever and the frame is wood. They don't look that hard to make but I don't want to end up losing my licence proving that asumption wrong.

 

[hakx]

"All matchlock, flintlock and wheel lock long guns are classified as antiques no matter when they were made. Like older firearms of these types, they are exempt from the licence and registration requirements set out in the Firearms Act".

Percussion cap long guns and muzzle-loading black powder handguns made after 1898 are not classified as antiques even if they are copies of an earlier antique model. Newer percussion cap long guns are classified as non-restricted firearms; newer handguns, including matchlock, wheel lock and flintlock handguns made after 1898, are classified as restricted if their barrel length is over 105 mm (about 4 inches), or prohibited if their barrel length is 105 mm or less.

http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/factsheets/powder_e.asp

They do not specify. However, your lawyer will no doubt happily argue your case in course - for a small fee. IMHO - not worth it.

Cheers. Hakx

 

[mooncoon]

A former Supt of Registration (RCMP) wrote to me saying that it was the breach plug and barrel of a muzzle loader which were considered the frame or reciever (presumably by the RCMP and him) . There are some guns such as the little muff pistols as well as underhammers, Allan & Wheelock, and Charleville style pistols which actually do have a metal frame.

cheers mooncoon

 

[MasterPython]

Thanks guys. I am playing with the idea of using something like a normal bolt or a oilpan drain plug as a breach plug. That would be almost as good as the solder gun.

 

[Chopperhead]

they are fairly easy to make. if you know your way around machining a bit.

friend of my fathers had made 3 or 4. they are entirely metal except for the grip. he's retired and does machineing work for people as a hobby/extra spening money. He also has in the 60+ guns range. used to have over 100 but sold a bunch. anyway he also has several cannons he's made for himself and for others as well. he's in the process of building a mortar right now.

if anyone from the Prince George area has been to E&I sports in the last year the cannon in the display case when you first walk in was made by him.

If you want some advice on diffrent things to use or things you not sure about let me know and I'll ask him for you.