jkh@jade.BERKELEY.EDU (Jordan K. Hubbard) (10/23/86)
To: voder!ucbopal!jkh Article: 10:39 I'm a firearms dealer, and the most recent publication from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms had me rolling on the floor with laughter. There are a number of minor differences between he Colt AR-15 lower receiver and the M-16 lower receiver to discourage dropping the M-16 parts in place and building an automatic rifle. (Not to say it can't be done -- it's just not so obvious that any fool can do it.) There are a number of companies that manufacture lower receivers that are like the M-16 -- not the AR-15. Until recently, I wasn't sure which lower receiver would accept the M-16 parts, and what M-16 parts were necessary to build a full auto AR-15. Those wonderful people at BATF have solved the problem. (Which is not to say that I would actually BUILD one -- it's just nice to know how.) The most recent newsletter sent to dealers tells you, "Don't install the following M-16 parts in the AR-15-type lower receivers manufactured by the following companies, or you will illegally build a machine gun." And then they list the companies that manufacture such lower receivers, then list the M-16 parts needed, complete with drawings of the M-16 parts, and how they differ from the AR-15 parts. Also, I can't seem to get a path to Gary Traveis. Please have him give me a call at (415) 965-7020 x113. Remember: If you are in the Bay Area: rifles, shotguns, or bulk ammunition -- e-mail me and I will give you a very friendly price. Clayton E. Cramer
jkh@jade.BERKELEY.EDU (Jordan K. Hubbard) (10/27/86)
To: voder!ucbopal!jkh Article: 10:43 I'm a firearms dealer, and the most recent publication from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms had me rolling on the floor with laughter. There are a number of minor differences between he Colt AR-15 lower receiver and the M-16 lower receiver to discourage dropping the M-16 parts in place and building an automatic rifle. (Not to say it can't be done -- it's just not so obvious that any fool can do it.) There are a number of companies that manufacture lower receivers that are like the M-16 -- not the AR-15. Until recently, I wasn't sure which lower receiver would accept the M-16 parts, and what M-16 parts were necessary to build a full auto AR-15. Those wonderful people at BATF have solved the problem. (Which is not to say that I would actually BUILD one -- it's just nice to know how.) The most recent newsletter sent to dealers tells you, "Don't install the following M-16 parts in the AR-15-type lower receivers manufactured by the following companies, or you will illegally build a machine gun." And then they list the companies that manufacture such lower receivers, then list the M-16 parts needed, complete with drawings of the M-16 parts, and how they differ from the AR-15 parts. Also, I can't seem to get a path to Gary Traveis. Please have him give me a call at (415) 965-7020 x113. Remember: If you are in the Bay Area: rifles, shotguns, or bulk ammunition -- e-mail me and I will give you a very friendly price. Clayton E. Cramer
jkh@jade.BERKELEY.EDU (Jordan K. Hubbard) (11/01/86)
In-Reply-To: <1531@jade.BERKELEY.EDU> Article: 10:58 Clayton Just out of curiosity, from where would one get copies of the news- letter which you referenced in your article (see Atch)? Happy hunting. Kurt F. Sauer Oklahoma City OK --------------Start of Attachment >The most recent newsletter sent to dealers tells you, "Don't install >the following M-16 parts in the AR-15-type lower receivers manufactured >by the following companies, or you will illegally build a machine gun." >And then they list the companies that manufacture such lower receivers, >then list the M-16 parts needed, complete with drawings of the M-16 >parts, and how they differ from the AR-15 parts. > >Clayton E. Cramer --------------End of Attachment