Henry Mares Leg 357 - California

[1942farmall]

My wife wants a mares leg.
Not sure why but she's insistent.
A local dealer has a 44 mag model on the shelf but she wants a 357.
He also wants too much compared to what I could pay off Gunbroker even with shipping and transfer.
I can't seem to find reliable info on whether these "pistols" are legal to ship to my FFL in the Communist Republic I still reside in (3 more years).
Anybody know the real answer?
Seller is out of state and is willing to ship but I want to confirm.
Thanks

 

[Believer45]

Might check with the local gun shop that it would ship to.

 

[heyjoe]

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[Old_Grouch]

I can't seem to find reliable info on whether these "pistols" are legal to ship to my FFL in the Communist Republic I still reside in

An FFL holder can ship any non-NFA gun to any (other than C&R) FFL holder. Whether it's legal for the receiving dealer to transfer it to you is another issue. I would think that if the .44 version is on the DOJ's approved roster that the .357 would be also but it's CA so anything can happen. I'd check with the dealer before buying.

 

[Mauser lover]

Just check the roster?

 

[RickD427]

An FFL holder can ship any non-NFA gun to any (other than C&R) FFL holder. Whether it's legal for the receiving dealer to transfer it to you is another issue. I would think that if the .44 version is on the DOJ's approved roster that the .357 would be also but it's CA so anything can happen. I'd check with the dealer before buying.

NEGATIVE

Please refer to California Penal Code section 27555. An out-of-state FFL is required to obtain a DOJ-Issued "Verification Number" before a firearm may be shipped to a California FFL. Prior to issuing the "Verification Number" the DOJ is required to verify several aspects of the transaction.

Even though PC 27555 is a California state statute, it employs "Long Arm" language to apply to out-of-state FFLs because the firearm is being delivered into California.

 

[Old_Grouch]

An out-of-state FFL is required to obtain a DOJ-Issued "Verification Number" before a firearm may be shipped to a California FFL. Prior to issuing the "Verification Number" the DOJ is required to verify several aspects of the transaction.

NEGATIVE. Not "Several aspects", just 2. Receiving dealer and type of gun. My primary job at the shop I work for is shipping the guns (and other items) that we sell on Gunbroker. When shipping a gun to CA the receiving dealer provides the sending dealer with his CFD number. The sending dealer logs on to the CA DOJ website using his FFL number and password then enters the CFD number of the receiving dealer. The sending dealer is then presented with the receiving dealer's information and asked to verify that it is the correct dealer. After answering yes the sending dealer is asked one, and only one question; what type of gun; rifle, handgun, shotgun. NO OTHER INFORMATION about the gun is requested. An approval letter with an authorization number is then generated and that number is provided to the receiving dealer by the sending dealer.