Yeah, based on the other posters it would seem he needs to pass before you can actually take possession, again not sure of the legalities of inheritance/wills/probate.
Here's the thing I think led me astray , I know people that have bought pre-ban lowers so they could build non -hbar rifles...
I am 100% sure he is allowed to inherit it, per SB281. I don't know if it needs to actually go through probate or how that process works, but it specifies :
the receipt of an assault WEAPON or detachable magazine
22 by inheritance, AND POSSESSION OF THE INHERITED ASSAULT WEAPON OR
23...
From the ATF website:
When a transaction takes place between unlicensed persons who reside in the same State, the GCA does not require any record keeping. An unlicensed person may sell a firearm to another unlicensed person in his or her State of residence and, similarly, an unlicensed person...
I used to keep a Rossi 38 in the nightstand, took it to the range a handful of times and it never refused to go bang. The sights aren't great and the grip sucks but its been dependable.
I'm not a lawyer but as it is a long gun you don't need to do a transfer through the state police. Person to person within the state is fine. I believe as long as you have proof that it predates the 2013 ban, either by serial number or paperwork, you should be good to go.
I never posted a review so ill piggy back on yours. Bought a CZ off of john last month. Best price I've seen, very smooth transaction, real friendly straightforward guy. I'll definitely be back!