Kind of lost on some inherited firearms here in MA

[Kgravy]

Hey everyone how are you today? Im sort of lost on a few firearms I have inherited from my father who passed recently. I have transferred a handful already but Im curious on a few that I cant seem to find any information about online and hoping you could help.

-Colt 380 Government Pocketlite

- Feg P9R K

- Thompson Contender 223

Thank you so much for your help, I greatly appreciate it. Im unsure if I can legally transfer these over through the inheritance on the website, if not im not sure what else to do with them.

 

[Mesatchornug]

If it's not an assault weapon, you're probably fine. The only thing to look out for is post ban large cap mags

 

[milktree]

Use “registration”, not “inheritance”

If you try to use “inheritance” the system will ask you for the seller’s LTC number and PIN, neither of which exist/are valid after his death.

It’s a logical bug in the system.

 

[Fixxah]

My condolences on your loss. God bless.

 

[Len-2A Training]

My condolences. If you inherited them, you register them, no info on source. If you want to sell/give them away, it's just a regular transaction, NOT inheritance. There is a thread here on inheritance in the stickies that nobody ever reads.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

- Thompson Contender 223

This is a break action single shot .223 with interchangeable barrels. A quality, though specialized, gun.

 

[Kgravy]

Use “registration”, not “inheritance”

If you try to use “inheritance” the system will ask you for the seller’s LTC number and PIN, neither of which exist/are valid after his death.

It’s a logical bug in the system.

I have that information and was told by the licensing office when I called to do it this way. Have a 160 days after death. It seems to of worked for the handful I did this morning. Hopefully it doesn’t screw me.

 

[Kgravy]

This is a break action single shot .223 with interchangeable barrels. A quality, though specialized, gun.

Yessir. Would I register it as a rifle or a handgun though? Thanks!

 

[Kgravy]

My condolences on your loss. God bless.

Thank

My condolences. If you inherited them, you register them, no info on source. If you want to sell/give them away, it's just a regular transaction, NOT inheritance. There is a thread here on inheritance in the stickies that nobody ever reads.

Thank you. Maybe im not fully understanding with everything going on. Very stressfull.

 

[Feral]

Yessir. Would I register it as a rifle or a handgun though? Thanks!

Does it have a pistol grip or butt stock? What is the length of the barrel? A picture would help.

 

[Len-2A Training]

I have that information and was told by the licensing office when I called to do it this way. Have a 160 days after death. It seems to of worked for the handful I did this morning. Hopefully it doesn’t screw me.

If YOU inherited them and have a LTC, there is no time limit. Police officers have a very poor understanding of MGL and specifically gun law. It's written in plain English what the "180 day" is about and it only applies to someone who inherits guns but is unlicensed. AFTER the estate is closed, they have 180 days to get licensed if they are keeping the guns.

If you are selling guns you inherited, you can't use inheritance or registration. Legally you must use a standard eFA-10 transaction form between you and the buyer and are limited to 4/calendar year. Otherwise, you go thru an FFL for >4 transactions. That's MGL and ignored by many!

 

[Rob Boudrie]

Yessir. Would I register it as a rifle or a handgun though? Thanks!

Almost always handgun, though there are ways to configure a SBR (SHort Barreled Rifle); even an interesting SCOTUS case on the topic.

 

[Kgravy]

If YOU inherited them and have a LTC, there is no time limit. Police officers have a very poor understanding of MGL and specifically gun law. It's written in plain English what the "180 day" is about and it only applies to someone who inherits guns but is unlicensed. AFTER the estate is closed, they have 180 days to get licensed if they are keeping the guns.

If you are selling guns you inherited, you can't use inheritance or registration. Legally you must use a standard eFA-10 transaction form between you and the buyer and are limited to 4/calendar year. Otherwise, you go thru an FFL for >4 transactions. That's MGL and ignored by many!

Thank you for that!

 

[M1911]

I have that information and was told by the licensing office when I called to do it this way. Have a 160 days after death. It seems to of worked for the handful I did this morning. Hopefully it doesn’t screw me.

Never ask a police officer about MA firearms laws. They think they know the law but most simply don’t.

 

[MisterHappy]

Almost always handgun, though there are ways to configure a SBR (SHort Barreled Rifle); even an interesting SCOTUS case on the topic.

Don't over-think it. If it's in "normal" Contender configuration, it's a handgun, regardless of chambering.