L59A1 DP Rifle (by Peter Laidler)

[Peter Laidler]

Apart from TLVauaghn, has anyone actually got one of these L59A1 beasts? I know the Brian from BDL has an original one. Were they available in the US? And what is their lawful/legal status in the USA. Status in Australia, Canada and NZ. I'd like this information plus any other Q's and A's to use should the matter escalate to push and shove here in the UK.

Does anyone know if anyone has been seriously, or even not seriously killed or injured after being shot with one? That was just a joke............

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[Alan de Enfield]

Apart from TLVauaghn, has anyone actually got one of these L59A1 beasts? I know the Brian from BDL has an original one. Were they available in the US? And what is their lawful/legal status in the USA. Status in Australia, Canada and NZ. I'd like this information plus any other Q's and A's to use should the matter escalate to push and shove here in the UK.

Does anyone know if anyone has been seriously, or even not seriously killed or injured after being shot with one? That was just a joke............

I have seen them (occasionally) on Gunbroker, and the seller stated that as they were a 'receiver' they could only be shipped to an FFL or C&R - I presume that means that they are still classed as a 'gun' in the USA ?

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[jona]

Some were brought in(I have 2), but most were snapped up by a school for use as drill rifles.

[limpetmine]

Alan, most (US) sellers don't know the law, and err on the side of caution, which is understandable, and require transfer to/thru an FFL. The original ad for the L-59 in the US states that it is a non-gun and can be shipped to anyone. I have a copy of that ad on another computer, and will post it when I'm able.

I have seen them (occasionally) on Gunbroker, and the seller stated that as they were a 'receiver' they could only be shipped to an FFL or C&R - I presume that means that they are still classed as a 'gun' in the USA ?

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A similar situation exists with the CMP selling modified 03 Springfields as trainers, modified to an accepted method by the ATF to allow non-gun status. And M-1 rifles, as well.

[limpetmine]

I have one. In the US they are considered non-guns, and not subject to regulations. Ther were imported by Navy Arms in the early 1990's, with a boat load of L-42's and L-39's. I was raising 3 kids under 3 years old and had shut down my gun collection activity, and didn't even know they had arrived, until 10 years later. Talk about missing the boat!!

Apart from TLVauaghn, has anyone actually got one of these L59A1 beasts? I know the Brian from BDL has an original one. Were they available in the US? And what is their lawful/legal status in the USA. Status in Australia, Canada and NZ. I'd like this information plus any other Q's and A's to use should the matter escalate to push and shove here in the UK.

Does anyone know if anyone has been seriously, or even not seriously killed or injured after being shot with one? That was just a joke............