Mr Oni
Military history nut
Which one do you think you can find ammo for the easiest.
Which one do you think you can find ammo for the easiest.
My guess is this would be used to circumvent the NICS. I could be wrong, but when I hear people talking about pre 1899 rifles out of the blue, this gets my attention.
Only interested in a good gun with available ammo. No mention of collectability. Only interest is available ammo.
Interesting, interesting indeed.
I see nothing nefarious in the OP's quest for 19th century firearms. L-O-T-S of people buy Antique firearms as an extremely legal way of bypassing the NICS system. The ATF has deemed Pre-1899 firearms as Non-firearms. Folks will happily and unapologetically take advantage of that government generosity.
I hope the generousity continues. Especially with Sessions asking the ATF and FBI to look at current policy. I would hate to see any tax deals that involve the restructuring of our gun laws. Lots of Democrats see Pre-1899 purchases, with no background checks, as a gun buying loophole. And would like nothing more than to close it. As gun owners, we shouldn't be playing into their fears or help them with their destructive plans.
And it only makes sense that the OP would want ammunition for those antique rifles too. Cuzz guns are for shooting. I applaud the him for being interested in antique firearms and the history that comes with them. Not only are they a hoot to shoot, there is money to be made in them too.