Is it necessary to have a gun permit to possess a non-functional antique Japanese samurai rifle in California?

Question

My grandmother years ago gave me an antique samurai black powder matchlock rifle. The rifle is not in working condition and has no ramrod, but is otherwise visually intact. I do not have any black powder, ammunition nor firing cord. The rifle itself was made in 18th or 19th century Japan and was acquired by my grandfather during World War II. I'd like to put it on the wall of my home, but I was concerned about any legal entanglements that I might discover. Since I am a public employee who works in education, I cannot afford to have any kind of charges brought against me for posessing firearms illegally. The rifle never leaves my home and is only kept for its value as an heirloom. I'd appreciate any advice that might clarify my obligations with respect to this antique firearm.

I'm not a felon

Answer 1

No you do not need to have a gun permit for any antique guns over 50 years old. We have several antique guns.
Here is the link to the California Gun Laws(PDF file):
http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/pdf/Cfl2006.pdf

Answer 2

Black powder weapons are in a class by themselves and exempt from many regulatory statues. In Calif. it is not illegal to have an unloaded rifle or shotgun mounted over the mantle.

Answer 3

You're fine. No permit necessary in California at all. Take good care of that antique.

Answer 4

If I see the front i imagine that is someone from the following (Michigan) with a California plate in the front for adornment (really problem-free for some reason) considering we do no longer have the front plates. no matter if that is a reliable California vehicle i imagine wow what a lengthy force

Answer 5

Unless you are a felon you should have no worries!

Answer 6

No permit necessary...

Answer 7

NO.