Bill,

As.im thinking about.it now, i think last time i was so peeved that i called the NY BATF to get their impression and they flat.out told me that NY's law doesnt care about the 1899 thing.

And this was because my 2nd call to State people was related to a.pending transaction. I explained, 1897 or 1898 production sxs shotgun, and the first thing he asked me was, "Can it be loaded with modern store bought ammunition?" When i said yes, he said "the gun is not an antique according to NY law."

Again, not trying to argue. But this has been my experience.

Oh, and BTW, he said this pre-dates the SAFE Act.

- Nudge