If your are dealing with a gun manufactured prior to 1899, section A is all you need. Sections B and C give additional reasons for guns to not be considered fireams. Notice the "or" before sections B and C.
In section A, read carefully. The part in parenthesis, saying "including", this does not mean "only" Just like the sentence, "Mammals (including dogs and cats) are warm-blooded animals." does not mean only dogs and cats.
If you don't understand this, send a letter to the BATF for a written statement. Ask them about the Colt Single Action, for example.
The key to antique status based on Section A is proving manufacture prior to 1899 to the satisfaction of the BATF.
As I am not an attorney, this is not legal advice, just my personal opinion. Contacting an attorney specializing in firearm questions, or the BATF, is recommended for actual legal advice.
Last edited by vangulil; 01/01/12 12:32 PM.
