Registering an inherited M1?

[DrGonzo615]

So my grandfather served in WWII and he recently passed, leaving his M1 to me.

Could someone explain the process (in great detail please! I know nothing about this) of transfering or titling or whatever legal process I need to go through in order to have everything nice and legal with this weapon?

Thank you

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[JohnF]

Well, it is a listed C&R firearm, if it's in the original military configuration, and can be transferred to you as a face to face transfer in California. The questions is did he leave it to you verbally, and your grandmother just handed it to you, or was it left to you in a certified last will and testament, it makes a difference. If you are at all concerned with breaking any regulations I would consult a firearms attorney, otherwise I don't see a problem.

[DrGonzo615]

I dont think it was explicitly stated in a will, but he had basically a spread sheet that said what gun goes to who. Yes, the guns were distributed by my grandmother and I still have the release form or whatever it is that basically said my grandfather could keep the rifle.

Also yes, its still in original configuration as well.

[Calif-Steve]

Can you get a letter from the executer of the estate? I would not look for an attorney. My attorney charges $350.00 an hour. I would not walk into any police station with a Garand. Big 5 Stores will do the transfer paperwork in California for small charge. Good luck to you.

[bulldog_mack13]

I have a Luger that was left to me, but im not doinga thing about it or with it. All about state laws and your in the country of Cali and they do there own thing. Seems like you got some good advice, Jay

[finloq]

There is no issue. The M1 is a C&R and a FTF transfer occured between the legal owner (Grandmother) and the new owner. The rifle requires absolutely no paperwork (unless either of you is a FFL01,FFL03,etc). An M1 in this case would not be tracked or registered by any State or Federal agency. The only issue might be somebody (a recepient of your Grandfather's estate) contesting you receiving the M1, stating that it should have gone to them. Baring that, you are done.
This is assuming that your Grandfather did not list the rifle in a will or other legal document. Your Grandmother became the legal owner of the firearms (C&R) and simply gifted them out; any perceived idea of what your Grandfather would have desired is not a legal issue (unless a properly notarized legal document was created stating his explicit direction).
Note: if you receive a C&R pistol, you will have to send a copy of http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/pdf/...546b365ec3fc27 along with a check for $19, for each pistol, to the CADOJ. In return you will receive a letter stating that they acknowledge you as having sent them the document.

[DrGonzo615]

Thank you for the information guys. Much appreciated!

[Bob Seijas]

If you mean a government document, that would be interesting to see.

[GarandGrabber]

If you mean a government document, that would be interesting to see.

In the republic of ca who knows..In Michigan..As depressed as we are..You just take the Darn Rifle..

[finloq]

In the republic of ca who knows..In Michigan..As depressed as we are..You just take the Darn Rifle..

I think that Bob is refering to the "release document". Something from the military perhaps?