I know current guns aren't over 50 years old, but guns like the Colt Single Action Army, are basically the same design, and for the most part, are in the same calibers, as they were 50-100 years ago, and yet, only the special edition, or certain engraved modern examples are able to be purchased with the C&R license.  I really don't get the point of it all.  I realize that people can get together and petition the ATF to get a gun on "The List", but I would think, given the interest in cowboy action shooting, and the large clubs involved, like SASS, that this would have already happened.

I guess ATF could say when and where does it end, with current Springfield Armory Garands possibly eligible, and most 1911s, but it just seems stupid the way things are set up right now.

Some are,check out the c&r list put out by the atf here.I couldnt find the exact link,but it is on there.

Quoted: I know current guns aren't over 50 years old, but guns like the Colt Single Action Army, are basically the same design, and for the most part, are in the same calibers, as they were 50-100 years ago, and yet, only the special edition, or certain engraved modern examples are able to be purchased with the C&R license.  I really don't get the point of it all.  I realize that people can get together and petition the ATF to get a gun on "The List", but I would think, given the interest in cowboy action shooting, and the large clubs involved, like SASS, that this would have already happened. I guess ATF could say when and where does it end, with current Springfield Armory Garands possibly eligible, and most 1911s, but it just seems stupid the way things are set up right now.

From the BATF C&R update list:

Colt, Single Action Army (2nd Generation) revolvers, having serial numbers from 0001SA to 82000SA, all calibers, made between 1956 and 1976.

A Colt SAA revolver can be an antique, a C&R firearm, or a modern firearm.  It all depends on when it was made even though the mechanics are essentially the same.

I've been working with state and federal regulations for several decades. One of the first things I learned was that trying to use logic or common sense when reading the regulations will only get you in trouble.

I would say that it is because a current production, mass produced firearm is neither a curio nor a relic.  You can go to any gun store and order one.

50 years old, or collectable interest.  Limited run of the gun?  Then you can make an argument for it being a C&R.

Quoted: I would say that it is because a current production, mass produced firearm is neither a curio nor a relic.  You can go to any gun store and order one. 50 years old, or collectable interest.  Limited run of the gun?  Then you can make an argument for it being a C&R.

It doesn't matter.  As long as the individual gun was manufactured more than 50 years ago, it is automatically a C&R firearm, even if the identical model is still being made.

Right, but a newly manufactured gun is not C&R just because a 50 year old gun of the same model is. Which is more in line with the question.