Out of state P1640

[capebbr]

Is it posssible to transfer through an FFL out of state hand guns that are on the approved list made prior to 1998 into MA? I have seen several Para 1640s for sale on gunbroker at reasonable prices and was wondering if it was worth contacting the seller to determine the date of manufacture. I was under the impression that there is something that will prohibit the transfer.

 

[Moderator]

Covered many times. If it is on the list and made before the cutoff date in 98 it can be imported into Ma.

 

[LoginName]

You might be better off contacting the seller for the serial number (doesn't need to be the complete number, omitting the last 2 -3 digits is sufficient), then contact the manufacturer to verify the production date.

 

[capebbr]

Thank for the all the help. I went ahead and checked the serial number and it turns out it made in 1994 but was sold as a frame kit rather than a complete pistol.

 

[Len-2A Training]

The fact that it was sold as a frame kit has NO impact wrt MGLs on being pre-1998, if that fact is of any help to you.

 

[crak]

Sending PM about an instate one if you're interested

Chris

 

[capebbr]

Out of state custom pistols

How do the MGL's apply to pre-1998 pistols that were assembled from parts that are on the list (Example: made by GQSMITH with SVI or Para frame)? I would have thought that the entire pistol would need to have been assembled by the approved manufacture. I am actually in the market for a used SVI but would want to be 100% sure before trying to convince someone to sell to me in MA.