Thread: Limitations of a percussion revolver

Originally Posted by tanqueray

It has recently come to my attention that anyone can own a revolver so long as it is antique (I.e. not a replica) and doesn’t fire a centerfire or rimfire cartridge (uses percussion caps), and it is then classified as an antique firearm.
Would said antique firearm still come under the limitations of use that a pistol does, namely only being allowed to be fired at a certified pistol range, or could it be fired anywhere a rifle can be fired?

I’d say the intent of the law is quite clear and that this is not a loophole to get into pistol shooting without a licence.

I expect by loading it you will have converted it from an antique into a pistol. So if you were ever caught firing it, you would face charges relating to unlawful possession and use of a firearm (assuming you don’t have a B cat – that could be different).