Wonky 03A4 Stock? Potential Forgery?

[Randy A]

WarPig, I agree,, partially, yes the buyer should study up on what they're chasing. But weather or not PP&G did the work themselves or not, that doesn't need to be proven, they had an illegal gun, (yep, I'm sure they got stuck with it) they sold it AND THEY KNEW ABOUT IT. They did recieve several correspondences about it through GB during thier first posting and even acknowledge it in thier second description (although mildly). BATF doesn't investigate authenticity, they investigate violations of federal law, this looks like one of those to me! I understand your position on the matter, but there a few details that you're not aware of. This rifle has been featured on just about every major firearms forum there is.

[Randy A]

Here, this might help explain, with emphasis on (b) altering identity:
§ 14-160.2. Alteration, destruction, or removal of serial number from firearm; possession
of firearm with serial number removed.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to alter, deface, destroy, or remove the
permanent serial number, manufacturer's identification plate, or other permanent distinguishing
number or identification mark from any firearm with the intent thereby to conceal or
misrepresent the identity of the firearm.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to sell, buy, or be in possession of any
firearm on which the permanent serial number, manufacturer's identification plate, or other
permanent distinguishing number or identification mark has been altered, defaced, destroyed,
or removed for the purpose of concealing or misrepresenting the identity of the firearm.
(c) A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall be a Class H felony.

[WarPig1976]

It's a shame nobody reported PP&G to the BATFE before hand,, could've saved the buyer $3300 I suppose but then again it's more fun to discuss the legality afterward.

[mike radford]

Marriage is grand, Divorce is $100 grand. Plus child support, medical insurance, etc.
Some day, I may be out of that debt, but I know better...
But, I love my kids and grand kids!

One of my favorite jokes is "why is divorse so ex*****ve"? "because it is worth it".

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[Badger]

Final assessment ....

This item has been judged by members of the Milsurps Advisory Panel as NOT completely authentic, possibly has been rebuilt, or put together with correct/incorrect markings or substituted parts.

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