mmerc20 Posted July 30, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 30, 2014 This was the bring back STG-44 (actually marked MP-44) I was discussing in the firearms section. As far as I can tell it was brought home by a 78th infantry veteran but I have not been able to confirm. At present, it is not in my possession by the way. The receiver was cut at some point into three sections (the family forgot to include the rear section in the photos for me). Of course the ongoing discussion is about the legality of it but I was just informed that the rear section of the receiver IS missing about 1/4 of material which might "help the cause" and make it ok to own. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted July 30, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 30, 2014 I would think it would be OK to own - unless of course its all over the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobrahistorian Posted July 30, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 30, 2014 Mike, It's my understanding that it has to be torch cut, not saw cut in order to make it completely a non-gun. Each cut needs to displace 1/4" of material. I'd confirm that, but that was my understanding when I got my Israeli Dror back in the late 90s. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted July 30, 2014 Share #4 Posted July 30, 2014 Wow. Hope the deal works out. Would be a dream find for me. I have 6 or 7 original snapshots of GI's posing with captured Stg 44s. Thanks for sharing. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny67 Posted September 26, 2014 Share #5 Posted September 26, 2014 This is amazing. Don't let legality keep you from acquiring this piece. You can always safely De-mill the weapon when its in your possession, or have it registered. A lot of weapons come out of the wood work this way so don't get too worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quack Posted September 26, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 26, 2014 This is amazing. Don't let legality keep you from acquiring this piece. You can always safely De-mill the weapon when its in your possession, or have it registered. A lot of weapons come out of the wood work this way so don't get too worried. Be careful! I don't think it is possible to register it at this time, and if it is not considered demilled, it is illegal. But, it looks to me like it is demilled enough to qualify (But, I am not a lawyer). No new Class 3 registrations for civilian possession have been possible for nearly 20 years in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted September 26, 2014 Share #7 Posted September 26, 2014 You're right. With an MG, if it wasn't registered in the '68 amnesty, it's trouble. I do think torch cutting would make it kosher, but I would sure get somebody else's advice than mine! The feds don't have much of a sense of humor about this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted September 26, 2014 Share #8 Posted September 26, 2014 This is amazing. Don't let legality keep you from acquiring this piece. Afterall, what's a few years in Federal prison..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
501stGeronimo Posted September 26, 2014 Share #9 Posted September 26, 2014 Or just hide it in the wall.... just saying lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Thompson Posted September 27, 2014 Share #10 Posted September 27, 2014 Nothing more needs to be discussed on the topic. The thread is locked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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