snub nose being made legal?

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So bad news, my uncle passed. He left his rifles to his grandsons who aren't old enough to get their pal at this time (my aunts holding in mean time). He has a 357 mag snub nose he bought at a police auction and has been registered for the last 25 years but I don't know if it's old enough for 12.7 yet. The question is:
A. (99.9...999% sure already) can I or his children/grandchildren get 12.7 to inherit this firearm if it's too new which I think it is?
B. If not can I get a gun smith to extend the barrel to restricted length permanently?
C. Can I (might sell it to a prohibited liscensed individual before taking this option) get it Dewalt inside of canada?
 
I don't know the age of the gun. I'm aware it doesn't just reach an age that becomes classed. Also I'm 99.9 that if it's more recent which I think it is that I nor anyone can get it grandfathered. I was going to contact the gov but cgn is usually faster.
 
If we had the make and model, it would help, but if 357 mag, it will be too new.
colt or smith?
The exc of the estate can sell it.
barrel can be replaced, but it is not cost effective, can't be extended, unless a full length
liner installed, and it never works out on 357mag, not enough metal left at forcing cone.
If you want more info send me a P.M.
Marshall /Sk.
 
Thanks Marshall. In America I'm doubting the gun would be worth $200. However it's family heirloom, I might get it deactivated to keep it's apperance as it wouldn't get fired if it was made restricted anyways.
 
I'm the only one in the family who has a restricted at the moment that and my love of old firearms are the only reason I'm involved at all. I will ask my aunt her preference and offer to pay for it to be extended or deactivated upon her request.
 
marshall said:
If we had the make and model, it would help, but if 357 mag, it will be too new.
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S&W introduced the Registered Magnum in 1935 and offered it with 3[SUP]1[/SUP]⁄[SUB]2[/SUB] to 8[SUP]3[/SUP]⁄[SUB]8[/SUB] inch barrels, though granted 3[SUP]1[/SUP]⁄[SUB]2[/SUB] somewhat stretches the term "snub nose".
 
Unless there is great sentimental/emotional attachment to the gun, I would venture to say the cost of reclassification/deactivating is prohibitive. Probably cost more than what the gun is worth but it is only u that can make that decision.
Good luck
dB
 
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