Dear Sir or Madam:

I would like a clarification on procedure with respect to one of
the amendments to the G.C.A. of 1968 mentioned in "Open Letter to
all Federal Firearm Licensees" dated 11-26-96.

1) If I sell a C&R firearm at an out of state gun show to a dealer
licensed in that state may he immediately sell that firearm to an
individual (on a 4473 form)?

A written reply would be appreciated.  Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,



                      DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
                BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS
                         WASHINGTON, DC 20226

                              JAN 13 1997

Dear :

This is in response to your letter requesting information on the
sale of curio and relic firearms.

You would like to know if a curio or relic firearm you sell at an
out of state gun show to a dealer licensed in that state can
immediately be sold by that dealer to an unlicensed individual.

The answer to your question is yes provided all Federal, State and
local requirements are met by the dealer selling the firearm to the
individual.  For example, if the Federal 5-day waiting period
applies in that State or there is separate waiting period required
by State law.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to
contact us.

                           Sincerely yours,

                               [signed]
                          Charles R. Bartlett
                 Acting Chief, Firearms and Explosives
                          Operations Branch