Interesting GB listing

[FELIX 808]

Here is an interesting GB listing. If this is the actual item, I am not sure how they can sell this without an FFL transaction. http://www.gunbroker.com/item/712136400


Trap? Thoughts?

 

[hagar]

Either a trap or seller is totally oblivious..

 

[zrunr]

Somehow the seller claims to supply all parts except the barrel.

 

[rybread]

NR No reviews. Looks like a full receiver. to quote Star Wars "IT'S A TRAP" or they are clueless and likely to step on a land mine.

 

[nklf]

He also has listed a H&K G3 which by the pictures appears to be an intact push pin receiver. Not sure if he is an idiot or if this is a sting operation. I guess there is no point in going through an FFL when it is a non-registered machinegun in the first place.

 

[gman552]

Per the auction, "Items are located in EU in Germany".

So there's that whole importation thing as well.

So our choices are:

1. Idiot.
2. Scam.
3. ATF sting operation.

None of which are appealing.

"Next!"

Many thanks to OP for pointing out this bit of buffoonery.

 

[Villafuego]

Different rules for different countries.....receiver is unrestricted in Germany.....but the bbl and bolt are.....that's why they are missing.

My magic 8-ball said "bad idea to order this".....

Did you check out his "air rifle" auction ?????
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/707092886

 

[sniperdoc]

According to ad, the parts are in Germany, but the seller is in NV.
He's trying to sell an item that is not even in his possession!
At least he gives the "make sure it's legal" notice.

NO THANKS!

 

[gman552]

^^ Just the thing for pesky imperialist running-dog squirrels

 

[nklf]

When I first read the post I thought it was out of country so different rules apply. Somehow I overlooked the location of the gun and picked up on the seller who is located in US. So the listing may be legit, just as stated in the auction, know the rules in your country before purchasing.

 

[rybread]

According to ad, the parts are in Germany, but the seller is in NV.
He's trying to sell an item that is not even in his possession!
At least he gives the "make sure it's legal" notice.

NO THANKS!

Everyone makes sure it's legal = no buyers

 

[xdamagedx]

Did you check out his "air rifle" auction ?????
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/707092886

I remember hearing a rumor that a batch of these got imported before anyone figured out what they really were.

 

[recovering]

I remember a while back there was a German military website with tons of German-Spec demilled guns. Basically the barrels were destroyed and the bolts cut in half. They had tons of guns but the stocks dried up rather quickly. I wondered who purchased all of them. My guess, these rifles could be being drop shipped from anywhere and the person is willing to take bitcoin. The stupid thing is, what awesome pieces of history that we can only look at. I doubt this is a sting, but you can guarantee agencies might be watching this.

 

[recovering]

Also, anyone else think the lightening cut on the left side is cool?

 

[recovering]

Here's the website:
http://www.zib-militaria.de/epages/...Deko Waffen"/Allierte/"US Army"&ClassicView=1

 

[Villafuego]

This is the one that is killing me........very early Powder Springs M11 .380 "kit".........aargh.......

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/713317234

 

[adipose]

If the seller cuts up the receiver; as he mentions in his ad for US buyers; you can buy this no problem.

 

[RoverDave]

If the seller cuts up the receiver; as he mentions in his ad for US buyers; you can buy this no problem.

You can buy it, but you still need an import license to receive it.

 

[AresShrike]

recovering - yes, absolutely, those lightening cuts are....cool, very cool!
That's why a lot of us ask Jeff to do it on our builds, both sides for me, thanks!