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05-08-2015, 12:51 #1
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What to do with old Lee Enfield .303
Hi Guys
My dad has an old Lee Enfield .303 made in 1917 in original condition. It was my great-great grandfathers and has sentimental value to me... But I do not wish to ever shoot it or register it as a hunting rifle on my name. Is there a way I can disable the rifle and still keep it in my house?
What do you guys suggest?
Regards
Chris
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05-08-2015, 13:05 #2
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Re: What to do with old Lee Enfield .303
I'm sure you can contact your gunsmith who will be able to help and they should know the procedure!
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05-08-2015, 13:05 #3
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Re: What to do with old Lee Enfield .303
Who's name is the rifle currently licensed on?
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05-08-2015, 13:15 #4
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Re: What to do with old Lee Enfield .303
Take it to a gunsmith and ask them to do the necessary. They weld, drill and block it up. Then you get a piece of paper to take to the police and it gets taken off the register.
I think many gunsiters would rather swop you for an existing decommissioned piece.
Just don't hand it in for destruction.
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05-08-2015, 14:15 #5
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Re: What to do with old Lee Enfield .303
Its in my dads name.
Wont ever hand it in... want to keep it as mentioned...
Thanks, will google for gunsmiths in Cape Town.
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05-08-2015, 14:40 #6
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Re: What to do with old Lee Enfield .303
sad end for the old war horse....
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05-08-2015, 14:46 #7
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05-08-2015, 15:12 #8
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Re: What to do with old Lee Enfield .303
Just to set the record straight Ds J - permission has to be applied for and granted by CFR before the de-ac can take place by a gunsmith.
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05-08-2015, 15:47 #9
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Re: What to do with old Lee Enfield .303
Witblitz.....license and shoot it man give it the respect it deserves. There is something magical about a gun with history.
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05-08-2015, 19:01 #10
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Re: What to do with old Lee Enfield .303
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