Question on selling a black powder revolver

[PennsyPlinker]

I have a Ruger Old Army cap and ball black powder revolver that I am planning on selling. It is a fun gun, but I just don't shoot it. I know that black powder guns are not subject to FFL requirements. Is there anything else of which I need to be aware so that no laws are broken on my part?

Thanks.

[knight0334]

Just don't sell it to someone you know is prohibited or you know plans to use it in a crime.. ...that's pretty much all you have to deal with "non-firearms"/"antique firearms".

[PennsyPlinker]

Just don't sell it to someone you know is prohibited or you know plans to use it in a crime.. ...that's pretty much all you have to deal with "non-firearms"/"antique firearms".

Well that's sort of the whole point. I don't know anyone who is prohibited, nor do I think anyone who was would advertise that fact to me. The same goes for the crime thing. Ultimately, that is their responsibility, not mine. I just don't want to run foul of the law. Hence my post.

[knight0334]

There really isn't much else you can do other than have them sign a sworn statement.

Since they are not firearms by state or federal laws, doing a record of transfer, or 4473 transfer, or even a PICS/NICS background check is prohibited. ....so use your spidey senses.

[normanvin]

Put it in the classified section here. Someone that you know might be interested. They just might have something that could be traded that you might like.

[max384]

Here's a link to PDF form for a firearms transfer form. It is from Washington state, so you may have to use the information and retype it for your purpose, but it requires a signature by the purchaser that affirms he/she "I certify that I am eligible to possess a pistol/revolver under RCW 9.41.040 or RCW 9.41.045" Those are two Washington State firearms laws, but you could insert a federal law or whatever you like if you decide to retype it.

Washington State Voluntary Firearms Transfer Form

Hope this helps...

[matty70]

Just don't sell it to someone you know is prohibited or you know plans to use it in a crime.. ...that's pretty much all you have to deal with "non-firearms"/"antique firearms".

IANAL but I dont't even think it is subject to that! As far as needing forms, receipts or afadavits goes. I bought an 1858 Army replica (cap and ball .44 cal) at Cabela's 2 years ago and I was handed it from behind the black powder counter, walked to the register and paid for it. I don't remember even showing ID. Not that I don't look 21 but I thought you may need to be a PA resident, I know in Screw Jersey you would need a handgun permit for it. But the way I bought it I don't think there is anything to stop an NJ resident from walking out with one.
What caliber? can you send pics? I might be interested in it...

[PA Rifleman]

PA & Federal law=no problem. Watch out for state laws, some consider black powder pistols the same as modern handguns (example).

[Strapped]

How old does it have to be to be considered a "non-firearms"/"antique firearms"?

[PA Rifleman]

How old does it have to be to be considered a "non-firearms"/"antique firearms"?

Original:
Manufactured no later than December 31, 1898. Made on or after January 1, 1899 & later = modern gun.

Copies:
Reproductions of pre-1899 muzzleloading guns are also in the same legal category as antiques, as long as they don't fire modern cartridges.