terryb Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 As recently as the mid to late eighties, it was possible to buy most firearms, including machine guns, once converted to single action and smooth bored on a shotgun ticket-has the law been changed now to prevent this from happening? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 As recently as the mid to late eighties, it was possible to buy most firearms, including machine guns, once converted to single action and smooth bored on a shotgun ticket-has the law been changed now to prevent this from happening?Terry I was thinking the same the other day. I remember 410 enfields in exchange and Mart for about £80!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwardle Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I was offered a Lee Enfield 303 converted to 410 shotgun last year for £50, but as I don't have a F.A.C. I had to turn it down. The LSAT I heard was that he had handed it in to the police for disposal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I was offered a Lee Enfield 303 converted to 410 shotgun last year for £50, but as I don't have a F.A.C. I had to turn it down. The LSAT I heard was that he had handed it in to the police for disposal. I bought one of these last year, it turned out to be a smooth bore and was able to be on my shotgun cert,nice gun too.:cheesy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 There still about l bought a M1 carbine converted to 9mm as a garden gun from Viking guns in 1967when they were advertised in exchange and mart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 If you want a .410 conversion on a shotgun cert it needs to have the mag welded in place and limited to 2 rounds, or converted to single shot by welding a plate in the mag well. They then need proofing. Oh and don't forget that the .410 musket was different to the modern .410 conversions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I thought they had changed the law about smooth boring rifles to turn them into shotguns Commander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Existing guns, provided that no more than 3 shots. one in chamber two in magazine are still legal on a shotgun certificate. Though prices are now around the £3-400 mark for a decent one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I thought they had changed the law about smooth boring rifles to turn them into shotguns Commander They have and it is no longer alowed as is converting a auto / semi auto (except .22 rimfire) into single shot. Will post a full reply this week if i have time. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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