One thing which causes some confusion is a "Replica" must not fire readily available cartridges. Thus if you had a Spanish Mauser made in 1893 firing the 7x57 cartridge it is still an Antique. An exact replica of it would however require an ffl sale as the 7x57 is a readily available cartridge. This aspect under Federal law does not apply to the pre 1899 guns.


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