JackO
Instructor
I got a 1911 frame (Caspian) which was transferred by a MA FFL. Contrary to what the MA law says (frame is not a firearm), FFL filed an FA-10. He wrote "Frame only" on this FA-10.
Now, when I will receive a completed gun from the gunsmith, do I have to file another FA-10 (registration) stating the caliber, barrel length, finish, etc.?
I know that the FFL should not have filed his FA-10 in the first place, but I had no control over this, and it's done already any way. My understanding is that I have to file an FA-10 on a completed firearm. But would it create a confusion as there is one already listing the same serial number? And if I don't, would I be in violation of MA law?
Another hypothetical situation. Let's say, I want to sell this new pistol right away. Does it make any sense to file a "registration" FA-10 and then file another one for the transfer, or just do the transfer one?
Now, when I will receive a completed gun from the gunsmith, do I have to file another FA-10 (registration) stating the caliber, barrel length, finish, etc.?
I know that the FFL should not have filed his FA-10 in the first place, but I had no control over this, and it's done already any way. My understanding is that I have to file an FA-10 on a completed firearm. But would it create a confusion as there is one already listing the same serial number? And if I don't, would I be in violation of MA law?
Another hypothetical situation. Let's say, I want to sell this new pistol right away. Does it make any sense to file a "registration" FA-10 and then file another one for the transfer, or just do the transfer one?