How can I legally take ownership of a set of really old guns (all rifles and one really crappy-looking revolver) from a relative? These guns have been sitting for over 50 years, completely unused and unregistered. I'm no gunsmith so I have no idea how salvagable these guns are; perhaps some or all of them are only suitable for a Menino "buy back" program. (The revolver is certainly going straight to Mumbles' collection next time he does that... it is literally flaking apart.)
I assume I can't just put cable locks through them and bring them home or to a gunsmith to check out? Do I need to make them "legal" somehow first? Please note that the relative cannot register them himself because he has passed away.
I'm also not sure I want all these guns registered in my name if in the end I conclude they all need to be junked. Although, I may want to keep them for sentimental value anyway. I may move to NH in a couple years; should I try to hold out until I move there so that registering them is not an issue?
What'd be the best way to proceed?
(I tried searching but didn't have any luck.)
I assume I can't just put cable locks through them and bring them home or to a gunsmith to check out? Do I need to make them "legal" somehow first? Please note that the relative cannot register them himself because he has passed away.
I'm also not sure I want all these guns registered in my name if in the end I conclude they all need to be junked. Although, I may want to keep them for sentimental value anyway. I may move to NH in a couple years; should I try to hold out until I move there so that registering them is not an issue?
What'd be the best way to proceed?
(I tried searching but didn't have any luck.)