Quote Originally Posted by tankhunter View Post
Hi Kev, Yes, I know ALL about those Barrels (And they also pased some MG 34 & 42 Barrels ) I mentioned this & the reply was: 'Yes, we did pass SOME of these, you are correct. BUT, we will NOT pass any more.' Thier argument was as I have mentioned previously. They are componant presure bearing parts. IE. Spec says MUST be pinned, or welded to the reciever. END of! There is NO provision in the Act for Spare SEPPERATE Barrels. I agree with your logic on barrels clasified as scrap. HOWEVER, the Police will not. It is a Firearm Componant as far as they will go under Homeoffice Guidelines, which the Police follow. It is sad how this is interpreted, as a LOT of collectors require a spare Tube for static displays Etc. Also the mention of a Case precedent IF you won it on submitting barrel to Court to get it classified as a Non Componant part is of worthy mention. However: if you lose the case, It is five years for a Firearm offence at Her Majestys Pleasure! (Actually, you would do Two & a Half if you kept your nose clean!) Would YOU want to be the one to put this to the test & risk five years of your liberty?? (AND the Court costs!) I have found from expirience that most county Police Forces differ wildly in thier Interpretation from the guidelines! What is calssified as OK in one county, is NOT ok in another! What happened to everyone reading from the same sheet?
I'm not sure that you can get banged up for a certified lump of scrap which has the proof masters signature attached to it ?
What about people with early spec deac Brens that you can remove the barrel ......do the police regard these as a component pressure bearing part ?
Both items submitted at a sanctioned proof house and both bare the proof masters signature.

Do you think the CPS would let it get anywhere near court ?
.......come to think of it they probably would under some health and safety issue !

ATB Kevin