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CLASS III (FULL-AUTO AND SELECT-FIRE) WEAPONS

In order to better understand the pricing structure of NFA weapons, it is necessary to understand the different chronological sequences of NFA weapons.

Pre-1968:

Pre-1986 conversions or guns with newly manufactured receivers:

There is another classification of Class III guns that are not original guns but are instead referred to as “side plate guns.” A newly manufactured side plate is registered as the receiver on these guns. These include belt-fed Browning Model 1917s, 1919s, M-2 .50-cal., Vickers, and a few others. There are also re-welds or rewats. These are guns that were deactivated There are also re-welds or rewats.

These are guns that were deactivated and then reactivated. Pricing for these categories can be confusing, and it is suggested that the collector or shooter seek expert advice before a purchase. Most pre-1968 imports and all pre-1986 domestically made machine guns are transferrable to individuals, if they live in a state that allows individuals to possess them.