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Posted: 7/29/2014 7:03:34 PM EDT
So, if someone wanted to purchase a machine gun from an out of state dealer what is best way to verify the deal is legit? Request copy of form 3 gun is on and FFL?

Link Posted: 7/29/2014 7:32:07 PM EDT
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So, if someone wanted to purchase a machine gun from an out of state dealer what is best way to verify the deal is legit? Request copy of form 3 gun is on and FFL?

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You might ask for his FFL no. and use the ATF EZ Check website to see if it's a valid license,

Whether he's honest or not is something else. You can ask for references on Subguns or Sturmgewehr.
Link Posted: 7/29/2014 8:33:31 PM EDT
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subguns.com board of inquiry will out any known scammers

"Form" the gun is "on" is immaterial, but most recent transfer paperwork, whatever the form will yield important information about the authenticity of the transfer.

Link Posted: 7/30/2014 4:47:43 AM EDT
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Buy a plane ticket and go see the gun in person.
Link Posted: 7/30/2014 8:37:25 AM EDT
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This.

A plane ticket and a day of your time are the best insurance you can get against a scam or even to head off an otherwise honest misunderstanding about the gun and it's condition.
Link Posted: 7/30/2014 6:09:39 PM EDT
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Best way is to use an escrow agent but many sellers won't go for that.
Link Posted: 7/31/2014 9:44:07 AM EDT
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Post his name. If he has screwed people somebody will chime in.
Link Posted: 7/31/2014 11:07:40 AM EDT
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A plane ticket and a day of your time are the best insurance you can get against a scam or even to head off an otherwise honest misunderstanding about the gun and it's condition.
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A plane ticket and a day of your time are the best insurance you can get against a scam or even to head off an otherwise honest misunderstanding about the gun and it's condition.




 
Or at least if you have someone knowledgeable and trustworthy who lives near the seller to go take a look.






Link Posted: 7/31/2014 3:38:50 PM EDT
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A plane ticket and a day of your time are the best insurance you can get against a scam or even to head off an otherwise honest misunderstanding about the gun and it's condition.

  Or at least if you have someone knowledgeable and trustworthy who lives near the seller to go take a look.




That as well. There are many NFA guys out and about. Post up who it is, I'd be willing to bet someone has dealt with them before, and if no one has then buy a ticket.
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