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ron z
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ron z asked in SportsOutdoor RecreationHunting · 1 decade ago

is it illegal to saw down the barrel on a musket/muzzle loader?

curious as to what the law is concerning this, since its not technically a modern day firearm

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  • 1 decade ago
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    According to the law they're not firearms. Someone once told me you can legally carry it without a permit, since it isn't a gun. Don't know about that one, but there is no minimum length you need to keep the barrel, so you can saw it as short as you want.

    Source(s): Black Powder 20ga Pistol http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/st...
  • 1 decade ago

    It is not illegal as far as the feds are concerned, because a muzzleloader is not classified as a firearm. You should check your state and local laws. Some states and municipalities have some pretty ridiculous gun laws.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    no,just idiotic

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    saw away!

    Source(s): yah, I have a 62 cal queen anne smooth bore my self !
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