Questions on selling antique Firearm

[Dixie Dude]

I would like to sell a Model 1873 Springfield 45-70 made in 1884 as per the stamp on the stock.  Which classified do I put it on?  Does it require FFL to FFL for transfer?  It was given to me and belonged to the guys late grandfather.  He also gave me 3 other guns manufactured between the 30's and 50's and are no longer made, they fully function and I have shot them.  I am reluctant to fire the Springfield without using lead and blackpowder loads, but I have no use for it.  From what I have read it is worth about $1,200.   

[MGMorden]

There are no Federal laws restricting it's sale - by Federal law you can sell it and mail it to someone's door just like a muzzleloader.  No FFL needed.

HOWEVER, as is always the case, you have that whole "powers not delegate to the feds are held by the states" gotcha.  Depending on the state your in, AND THE STATE YOU'RE SHIPPING TO (if selling online), there may be additional restrictions in place above and beyond what the Feds require.  Make sure you read the laws of your source and destination state carefully.  

[SHOOTALL]

Are you sure about the "mail" ?

[MGMorden]

Are you sure about the "mail" ?

Yes.  USPS Special Procedures for Shipping Firearms:

11.1.1.g g. Antique firearm means any firearm (including those with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system) manufactured in or before 1898, or any replica thereof, if such replica:
1. Is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition.

2. Uses rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition that is no longer manufactured in the United States and that is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade.


11.2 Antique Firearms

Antique firearms sent as curios or museum pieces may be accepted for mailing without regard to 11.1.3 through 11.1.6.

Since any anique is considered a curio you're good, but even if you consider it a rifle:

11.3 Rifles and Shotguns

Although unloaded rifles and shotguns not precluded by 11.1.1e and 11.1.2 are mailable, mailers must comply with the Gun Control Act of 1968, Public Law 90-618, 18 USC 921, et seq., and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, 27 CFR 178, as well as state and local laws. The mailer may be required by the USPS to establish, by opening the parcel or by written certification, that the gun is unloaded and not precluded by 11.1.1e.

The GCA of 1968 exempts Antiques from virtually all the restrictions put on modern guns at the Federal level.

You only have to worry about state and local laws.