Guys, I can't post this on SIGforum for fear of offending this guy, if he's for real. But I'm little worried (actually, I'm not worried, since I'm not breaking the law) the ATF is trying to bait me into an illegal sale. No gun owner can be this naive. Below is our email exchange on a bicentennial Ruger Single Six I listed for sale. Start at the bottom and read up. Comments?
-----Forwarded Message-----
From: Richard
Sent: Jan 18, 2006 2:08 PM
To: John
Subject: RE: .22 stainless Ruger
I can't just drop a gun in the mail to you. I can only send via FedEx or UPS to an FFL (federal firearms license) dealer, from which I'd need a fax of their license. I'm in Virginia. I'd have to check on FedEx rates to AK. Below is a list of FFL's.
http://www.ordnanceoutsellers.com/FFLFILE.htm
Looks like this list only has one in AK, but there must be many more. If you have a gun store in your town, they can do the transfer for you and I'd ship to them. They usually charge between $25-$40 for it. Attached is a photo of my P7. You can see the squeeze-cocking lever on the front of the grip.
Cheers,
Richard
-----Original Message-----
From: John
Sent: Jan 18, 2006 2:00 PM
To: Richard
Subject: RE: .22 stainless Ruger
Where is VA and what is an FFL?
I live in AK (Alaska) and don’t have a Federal Firearm License (?).
So we’ll have to talk shipping.
How can you squeeze-cock a gun? (pistol? Rifle?)
John
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:51 AM
To: John
Subject: RE: .22 stainless Ruger
Ok. Just called Dad and he said $450 is fine with him. Before we talk shipping, any chance you live in VA? Are you an FFL? A P7 is H&K's squeeze-cocking auto. They're out of production and folks are scooping them up.
Thanks,
Richard
-----Original Message-----
From: John
Sent: Jan 18, 2006 1:29 PM
To: Richard
Subject: RE: .22 stainless Ruger
1500 is a bit steep; it would be interesting to do the apples/apples thing on it (exactly the same gun?).
Anyway, I’d go $450 for it. And sorry I don’t have a P7 (not really sure what a P7 is).
John
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:23 AM
To: John
Subject: Re: .22 stainless Ruger
Yes, it's for sale, but I don't know a fair price. In my research I've seen them from $325 on up to $1500. I was hoping to use it for a trade on a P7, but couldn't hold back and bought a P7 last night. I'm open to offers.
Thanks,
Richard
-----Original Message-----
From: John
Sent: Jan 18, 2006 1:07 PM
To:
Subject: .22 stainless Ruger
My nephew sent me a sigarms site with your 22 on it. I have a blue one (“Liberty Model”) and a stainless would make a pair.
How much? Is it still for sale?
Let me know. I want this one.
Thanks