Since it's a collectible, but still a firearm, I am assuming it is the same process as any other weapon. Is this true? Thanks.
2007-12-12 11:08:13 · 4 answers · asked by robert 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
A state issued ID.
If you 18 or over, all you do is fill out the federal form they give you, show your ID, pay and wait for the approval to be called in and approved. At my Big 5 the process takes maybe 10 minutes.
What model Mosin? I have been collecting and shooting these for 15 or more years, so ask any questions you want.
At Big 5, I find the best plan is to go at an "off-hour" like a weekday morning when no one else is there. If you are real nice, they will often go to the cage and get all the ones they have in stock and let you pick the best one.
All will be greasy with cosmoline, so bring gloves if you like. I use latex exam gloves.
Look for any damage to wood or metal. Reject any major defects.
Look for matching numbers....the MN has 4: receiver, bolt, magazine, buttplate. Matching is a big plus.
Work the bolt a lot. Some like-new ones are very tight (that's ok!) and some with mismatched bolts or a lot of wear are "sloppy loose". Very loose is a reason to reject one.
Dates are another thing to look for, but since I don't know what model, can't advise on that.
On Model 38s, look for a counterbored muzzle....bad if you plan on shooting a lot and want accuracy.
2007-12-12 11:15:15 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The process might be the same but it depends on your state. In CA you have a 10 day wait, even for long guns.
Collectibles are typically exempt, so in CA the process is different than with a typical firearm.
I recommend you call them, I am sure they will be happy to tell you the process for your state. I worked for several years in a store that sold firearms in CA, I quickly learned that the typical citizen does not know all of the firearms laws and the sales person should be happy to help you.
2007-12-12 22:01:58 · answer #2 · answered by eric c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the same as buying any rifle... just a valid drivers license, as long as your the legal age to buy a rifle.... then your good.....
2007-12-12 21:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you must be 18 and have a state issued drivers license or ID card, a permanent address and funds to pay for it!!
2007-12-12 20:43:48 · answer #4 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋