Thread: manufacturer of a firearm is it legal in nz

Originally Posted by jager

i do mean 15 cm but it could change just trying to get an idea

I would try raiding a barrel off a target rifle or similar and turning that down to your needs.....

This should be a worthy, historically relevant, beginners' project, a copy of the first hand held gun and predecessor of the matchlock musket.
It should have everyone at the range begging for a shot (pun).

Handgonnes

If properly made it will be well above 764mm length for A-cat - even if named a "Handgonne".

Originally Posted by Cordite

This should be a worthy, historically relevant, beginners' project, a copy of the first hand held gun and predecessor of the matchlock musket.
It should have everyone at the range begging for a shot (pun).

Handgonnes

If properly made it will be well above 764mm length for A-cat - even if named a "Handgonne".

Thats rather interesting. I was rather surprised at the ages too.

I suppose one could sell a black powder blank barrel as it is not a gun,, yet. and if some one wants to make a gun out of it that's up to them.

Originally Posted by homebrew.357

I suppose one could sell a black powder blank barrel as it is not a gun,, yet. and if some one wants to make a gun out of it that's up to them.

speaking of which old chap ,how is the mighty" thunderguts" going?still spitting clouds of smoke as it hurls the lead outta da tube and down the range??

I always find it funny that a full auto is easier and simpler to make than a semi auto,

im all for people making their own safe fireams, I cant wait till the britten of rifles is made in someones garage

I actually asked about importing a US 80% ar15 lower and was told it was classed as a firearm so I needed a permit, oh well.

Originally Posted by steven

I actually asked about importing a US 80% ar15 lower and was told it was classed as a firearm so I needed a permit, oh well.

Yes the lower has the serial number on it so is technically a firearm & needs an import permit, the upper doesn't..

Few! That's good news I`m legal and Kotuku old thunderguts is having a ball on the range with 3031 and black, the barrel is polishing up nicely . Broke the tip off my firing pin, so rush job in rustling up a new one , no problemo for Margivers brother.

very pleased to hear that sir as it remains a marvel of mancave technology!

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Yes the lower has the serial number on it so is technically a firearm & needs an import permit, the upper doesn't..

He said 80% lower. Therefore it is only 80% complete and has no serial number, it is a chunk of metal.