Is it really true, is every firearm over 50 years old automatically C&R?
ATF has previously determined that any firearm that was actually manufactured more than 50 years ago, automatically qualifies as a curio or relic. It is not necessary for such firearms to be listed in the ATF Firearms Curio & Relic List. However, ATF has stated that the ‘50 year old’ rule does not apply to firearms that have been substantially altered. You are encouraged to contact ATF for confirmation that an altered firearm still qualifies as a curio or relic. In addition, there have been instances in which individuals have incorrectly dated a firearm due to misidentification, erroneous reference material, or for various other reasons. Just like everyone else, a licensed collector is legally required to have non-C&R firearms (shipped from another state) to a “transfer dealer”. For additional information on the 50-year rule, see OG’s Curio and Relic Firearm Page for the letter dated Dec 2, 1997 as well as the discussion on the Guns Network web site. For more information on substantial
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