Author Topic: Is a barrel that is EXACTLY 16" legal to use as a carbi (Read 818 times)

Oldoperator · « **on:** November 04, 2003, 03:39:23 PM »

I just bought a T/C Custom Shop 22 mag. barrel from a well known net dealer, and when it arrived I measured it to make sure it was 16 " before putting it on a receiver w/ sholder stock. The barrel is exactly 16", not 16.25" as I had thought it would be. So my question is "What is the law on the minimum legal length, and is my new 16.00" barrel ok to mount with a shoulder stock? Thanks for any help with this question. :?

KN · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2003, 03:43:13 PM »

Min length = 16". I would say your fine. KN

Sean · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2003, 04:50:22 PM »

Minimum barrel length of 16" withan overall length of at least 28" (I believe). Someone correct me if I am wrong on the minimum OAL. Sean

Graybeard · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2003, 05:41:31 PM »

16" yes.

15.999999999999999999999999999999999999999" NO!

That's why they make them a wee bit long to remove all doubt.

GB

doc-and · « **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2003, 04:36:03 AM »

Just checked out the ATF's web site & minimums are bbl = 16inches
overall length must be 26". My Contender Carbine with 16.25inch barrel has an overall length of 30inches. With a youth stock would be shorter but still meet the requirements.

http://www.atf.gov/pub/fire-explo_pub/guncoact.pdf

Have Fun, Shoot Safe & Stay Legal

doc-and

Oldoperator · « **Reply #5 on:** November 05, 2003, 08:57:54 AM »

Thak you all for the quick responses. I'd thought 16" would be legally safe, but then why did all the other 16" barrels I've owned come 1/4" over that minimum 16". :roll:

Larry Gibson · « **Reply #6 on:** November 06, 2003, 09:24:40 AM »

cknight98

"yep, 16" is ok but under that is not as GB said. but i believe the overall length has to be 26"...[/quote]"

Not to convolute the issue but I believe the 26" overall measurement has to do with a folding stock on the rifle and that is the minimum required with the stock folded. Going on memory here as I don't have the Fed regs here. I researched it and was concerned years ago because I have an original Choate folder for the TC (no it is not for sale). If I recall correctly the minimum was set to allow M1A1 carbines to be legal when folded. Anyone got the reg handy? I have it at home and will look it up tonight if not.

Larry Gibson