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[wolfbane]

Hi I have found a tear gas gun form 1968.  the only marking I can find on it are JA 1968 tear gs it looks like a big pen.  It is in working order.
If any one can help with some information.
Thank you
Charles Barker

[Rangr44]

They are illegal to posess, under Federal Law, w/o a $200 permit
 

 
Tear Gas Pen Guns
 
Notice: All “Any Other Weapons” have a mandatory tax of $200.00 for making.
Transfer of an “Any Other Weapons” is an additional $5.00.
Classification: Any Other Weapon
Distinctive Characteristic : Capable of chambering and firing fixed ammunition; all calibers. Can be commercially or home made, smooth bore or rifled. Usually called a “Pen Gun.”.

[quickdtoo]

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/guides/identification-of-nfa-firearms.html#tear-gas-pen-guns