2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/antique gun sale on eBay

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Expert: - 7/16/2008


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Hi.  A friend has an old French rifle that he acquired from gun smith in Mali, West Africa about 20 years ago.  The gun smith claims the rifle is from the late 1700's to early 1800's.  Will I run into any issues if I list this for sale on eBay?

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Chad,

Thanks for asking. I do not think that Ebay allows any firearms to be sold, antique or not.  A good way to tell is to try to find some on the Ebay site.

You would be better off listing it for sale on www.gunbroker.com or www.gunsamerica.com.

Good luck.

Dan

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Dan Haynes

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I will answer questions on the 2nd amendment from both historical and present day applications. I will answer questions on the right to keep and bear arms and the significance of this right. I will not answer questions that require legal interpretation or those that are outside of my areas of expertise.

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I have studied the 2nd amendment from a historical view. I have certified as an NRA Range Safety Officer. I am a Federal Firearms License holder, and have a CCW permit. Since 2004, I operated my own gunsmithing shop and offer custom pistolsmithing services. I have served a 4 year term as an elected offical on the Montrose Colorado City Council, becoming Mayor in my 4th year. I am well versed on the US Constitution and firearm laws.

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NRA, NAHC, M1 Garand Collectors Association

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Smith & Wesson Club 1852 fall 2007 issue.

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NRA hunter safety course, NRA Range Safety Officer training, Colorado CCW permit holder, Federal Firearm Licensee, professional pistolsmith.

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Valhalla Shooting Club

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